The House of Bernarda Alba

Genres

Drama

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A domineering,reclusive, and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

101 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

18 December 1991

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Glenda Jackson

Bernarda

Joan Plowright

Poncia

Patricia Hayes

Mara Josefa

Deborah Findlay

Martirio

Suzanna Hamilton

Amelia

Gillian Hanna

Maid

Emer McCourt

Beggar

Pauline Melville

Prudencia

Mary Maddox

Magdelana

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