The Thirteenth Tale (2013)
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.
Director:
James Kent
Writer:
Christopher Hampton
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Vanessa Redgrave as Vida Winter |
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Olivia Colman as Margaret |
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Robert Pugh as John the Dig |
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Alexandra Roach as Hester Barrow |
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Steven Mackintosh as Dr. Clifton |
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Tom Goodman-Hill as Dr. Mawsley |
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Sophie Turner as Young Adeline / Vida |
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Antonia Clarke as Young Emmeline |
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Michael Jibson as Charlie Angelfield |
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Emily Beecham as Isabelle March |
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Janet Amsden as The Missus |
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Adam Long as Ambrose Proctor |
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Madeleine Power as Emmeline / Adeline (Age 9) |
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Alice Barlow as Moira |
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Isabel Barlow as Young Margaret |
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Jacqueline Davis as Judith |
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Lizzie Hopley as Theodora Mawsley |
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Martin Wimbush as Mr. Peter Lomax |
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Gordon Winter as Aurelius Love |
| Directing | James Kent | Director |
| Production | David Heyman | Producer |
| Writing | Diane Setterfield | Novel |
| Production | Rosie Alison | Executive Producer |
| Production | Norma Heyman | Producer |
| Writing | Christopher Hampton | Screenplay |
| Production | Luc Webster | Unit Manager |
| Crew | Gordon Seed | Stunt Coordinator |
| Production | David Mason | Co-Producer |
| Directing | Sara Doughty | Script Supervisor |
| Art | Frederic Evard | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Fiona Lobo-Cranston | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Camise Oldfield | Graphic Designer |
| Visual Effects | Anthony Smith | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Elizabeth Healey | Costume Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nic Ede | Costume Designer |
| Directing | Andy Pearson | Second Assistant Director |
| Camera | Laurence Cendrowicz | Still Photographer |
| Sound | John Pearson | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Benjamin Wallfisch | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Jean-Philippe Gossart | Director of Photography |
| Production | Polly Hill | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Mark Jones | Key Grip |
| Production | Gail Stevens | Casting |
| Art | Jon Henson | Production Design |
| Visual Effects | Tom Harris | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Editing | Luke Dunkley | Editor |
| Camera | Gareth Hughes | Steadicam Operator |
| Lighting | Mark Taylor | Gaffer |
| Sound | Nigel Edwards | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Art | Craig Cheeseman | Property Master |
| Costume & Make-Up | Christine Allsopp | Makeup & Hair |
| Directing | Mick Pantaleo | First Assistant Director |
| Crew | Ella-Rose Wood | Stunt Double |
| Costume & Make-Up | Claire Whiteley | Makeup Artist |