Movie Description
The House of Bernarda Alba
(1991)Overview
A domineering,reclusive, and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.
Featured Crew
- Director : Núria Espert,Stuart Burge
- Producer : Stephen Phillips
- Writer : Federico García Lorca
- Editor : David Gasson
- Cast : Glenda Jackson,Joan Plowright,Patricia Hayes,Deborah Findlay,Suzanna Hamilton,Gillian Hanna,Emer McCourt,Pauline Melville,Mary Maddox
Cast
Bernarda
Poncia
Mara Josefa
Martirio
Amelia
Maid
Beggar
Prudencia
Magdelana
Posters
Facts
Original TitleThe House of Bernarda Alba
Status Released
Release Information
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1991-12-18
Original Language
Runtime 01h 41m
Production CompaniesAmaya Distribution,Thirteen,Channel 4 Television
Genres
- Drama
