The Thirteenth Tale
2013•1h 30m•6.5•Released
TV MovieDramaMystery
Biographer Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of the famous writer Vida Winter, who asks her to write her biography. Although initially she is reluctant, as Vida is known for constantly distorting the facts of her life, Margaret soon becomes fascinated with the story of a dark childhood, a disturbing tale that leads her to finally confront the traumas of her own past.
Director
James Kent
Writer
Christopher Hampton
Languages
English
Studio
Dayday Films
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave
Vida Winter
Olivia Colman
Margaret
Robert Pugh
John the Dig
Alexandra Roach
Hester Barrow
Steven Mackintosh
Dr. Clifton
Tom Goodman-Hill
Dr. Mawsley
Sophie Turner
Young Adeline / Vida
Antonia Clarke
Young Emmeline
Michael Jibson
Charlie Angelfield
Emily Beecham
Isabelle March
Janet Amsden
The Missus
Adam Long
Ambrose Proctor
Madeleine Power
Emmeline / Adeline (Age 9)
Alice Barlow
Moira
Isabel Barlow
Young Margaret
Production
Company
Dayday Films
Company
Heyday Films
Company
BBC
Company
NFH Films
Producer
Norma Heyman
Producer
David Heyman
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