The Thirteenth Tale
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2013-12-30
Runtime: 90 mins
Director: James Kent
Spoken language: English
Genres: TV Movie, Drama, Mystery
Original title: The Thirteenth Tale
Production Companies: Dayday Films, Heyday Films, BBC, NFH Films
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave
Olivia Colman
Robert Pugh
Alexandra Roach
Steven Mackintosh
Tom Goodman-Hill
Sophie Turner
Antonia Clarke
Michael Jibson
Emily Beecham
Janet Amsden
Adam Long
Madeleine Power
Alice Barlow
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