Dragonwyck
"Secret thoughts... That led to secret love... That led to rapture and terror!"
Originally released in 1946. Dragonwyck is a drama/romance film. directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Starring Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, and Vincent Price
Synopsis
A simple Connecticut farm girl is recruited by a distant relative, an aristocratic patroon, to be governess to his young daughter in his Hudson Valley mansion.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (114 votes)
Box Office
$6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gene Tierney
as Miranda Wells
Walter Huston
as Ephraim Wells
Vincent Price
as Nicholas Van Ryn
Glenn Langan
as Dr. Jeff Turner
Anne Revere
as Abigail Wells
Spring Byington
as Magda
Connie Marshall
as Katrine Van Ryn
Harry Morgan
as Klaas Bleecker
Vivienne Osborne
as Johanna Van Ryn
Jessica Tandy
as Peggy O'Malley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $6,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dragonwyck about?
A simple Connecticut farm girl is recruited by a distant relative, an aristocratic patroon, to be governess to his young daughter in his Hudson Valley mansion.
Who directed Dragonwyck?
Dragonwyck was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
How long is Dragonwyck?
Dragonwyck has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Dragonwyck released?
Dragonwyck was released on April 10, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dragonwyck?
The main cast of Dragonwyck includes Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, Vincent Price, Glenn Langan, Anne Revere.
Is Dragonwyck worth watching?
Dragonwyck has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.