The Innocents
- Original title
- The Innocents
- Year
- 1961
- Running time
- 99 min.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Music
- Cinematography
Freddie Francis (B&W)- Producer
- Genre
- Horror. Mystery | Supernatural. Haunted Houses. Ghosts
- Movie Groups
- Henry James Adaptations
- Synopsis
- In Victorian England, the uncle of orphaned niece Flora and nephew Miles hires Miss Giddens as governess to raise the children at his estate with total independence and authority. Soon after her arrival, Miss Giddens comes to believe that the spirits of the former governess Miss Jessel and valet Peter Quint are possessing the children. Miss Giddens decides to help the children to face and exorcise the spirits.
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- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1962: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or/Golden Palm (Best Film)1961: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films and Best Director1961: BAFTA Awards: 2 Nominations including Best Film1961: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director1961: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Drama Screenplay
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- Ranking Lists Position
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- 57 My Favorite British & Irish Movies (41)
- 66 My Favorite Horror Movies (248)
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