The Bitter Waters

The Bitter Waters

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The Bitter Waters

1956

0h 26m

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Drama

Overview

At the beginning of the 20th century, a rich American boy touring Europe with his uncle stops at a trendy German resort and meets a pretty young girl who is there with her mother, a widow. The young couple fall for each other, until the young girl's mother's past begins to have an effect on their relationship.

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7 featured cast members

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George Sanders

George Sanders

Charles Ferris

Constance Cummings

Constance Cummings

Louisa Pallant

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Archibald Parker

Barbara Morrison

Barbara Morrison

Mrs. Gimingham

Celia Lovsky

Celia Lovsky

Frau Traurnicht

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Roulette Player

Cynthia O'Neal

Linda Pallant

Creative team

Directed by: John Brahm
Written by: Henry James

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