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The Thirteenth Tale

65%(71)IMDbTV 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.

Directed byJames Kent

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
December 30, 2013
Studios
Heyday FilmsBBCDayday Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Vida Winter

Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman

Margaret

Robert Pugh

Robert Pugh

John the Dig

Alexandra Roach

Alexandra Roach

Hester Barrow

Steven Mackintosh

Steven Mackintosh

Dr. Clifton

Tom Goodman-Hill

Tom Goodman-Hill

Dr. Mawsley

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner

Young Adeline / Vida

Antonia Clarke

Antonia Clarke

Young Emmeline

Michael Jibson

Michael Jibson

Charlie Angelfield

Emily Beecham

Emily Beecham

Isabelle March

Creative team
Directed by
James Kent
James Kent
Written by
Christopher Hampton
Christopher Hampton
Produced by
Norma Heyman
David Heyman
David Heyman

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