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The Thirteenth Tale
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The Thirteenth Tale

2013-12-30 · 90 min · ★ 6.5

TV Movie · Drama · Mystery

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.

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Directors
James Kent
Production companies
Dayday Films, Heyday Films, BBC, NFH Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveVida Winter
Olivia ColmanOlivia ColmanMargaret
Robert PughRobert PughJohn the Dig
Alexandra RoachAlexandra RoachHester Barrow
Steven MackintoshSteven MackintoshDr. Clifton
Tom Goodman-HillTom Goodman-HillDr. Mawsley
Sophie TurnerSophie TurnerYoung Adeline / Vida
Antonia ClarkeAntonia ClarkeYoung Emmeline
Michael JibsonMichael JibsonCharlie Angelfield
Emily BeechamEmily BeechamIsabelle March
Janet AmsdenJanet AmsdenThe Missus
Adam LongAdam LongAmbrose Proctor
Madeleine PowerMadeleine PowerEmmeline / Adeline (Age 9)
Alice BarlowMoira
Isabel BarlowYoung Margaret
Jacqueline DavisJudith
Lizzie HopleyLizzie HopleyTheodora Mawsley
Martin WimbushMartin WimbushMr. Peter Lomax
Gordon WinterAurelius Love

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