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Feature film — 2013

The Thirteenth Tale (2013)

6.51h 30mTV Movie — Drama — Mystery

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.

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A high-signal pick with 71 votes.

Dayday Films / Heyday Films / BBC / NFH Films

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Director: James Kent

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Cast & crew

Vanessa Redgrave as Vida Winter

Vanessa Redgrave

Vida Winter

Olivia Colman as Margaret

Olivia Colman

Margaret

Robert Pugh as John the Dig

Robert Pugh

John the Dig

Alexandra Roach as Hester Barrow

Alexandra Roach

Hester Barrow

Steven Mackintosh as Dr. Clifton

Steven Mackintosh

Dr. Clifton

Tom Goodman-Hill as Dr. Mawsley

Tom Goodman-Hill

Dr. Mawsley

Sophie Turner as Young Adeline / Vida

Sophie Turner

Young Adeline / Vida

Antonia Clarke as Young Emmeline

Antonia Clarke

Young Emmeline

Michael Jibson as Charlie Angelfield

Michael Jibson

Charlie Angelfield

Emily Beecham as Isabelle March

Emily Beecham

Isabelle March

Janet Amsden as The Missus

Janet Amsden

The Missus

Adam Long as Ambrose Proctor

Adam Long

Ambrose Proctor

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