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The Thirteenth Tale (2013)

Movie ★ 6.6 90 min

TV 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.

James Kent Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 30, 2013
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt2951888
Language
Studio
Dayday Films, , , NFH Films

Themes

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave Vanessa Redgrave Vida Winter Olivia Colman Olivia Colman Margaret Robert Pugh Robert Pugh John the Dig Alexandra Roach Alexandra Roach Hester Barrow Steven Mackintosh Steven Mackintosh Dr. Clifton Tom Goodman-Hill Tom Goodman-Hill Dr. Mawsley Sophie Turner Sophie Turner Young Adeline / Vida Antonia Clarke Antonia Clarke Young Emmeline Michael Jibson Michael Jibson Charlie Angelfield Emily Beecham Emily Beecham Isabelle March Janet Amsden Janet Amsden The Missus Adam Long Adam Long Ambrose Proctor Madeleine Power Madeleine Power Emmeline / Adeline (Age 9) Alice Barlow Moira Isabel Barlow Young Margaret Jacqueline Davis Judith Lizzie Hopley Lizzie Hopley Theodora Mawsley Martin Wimbush Martin Wimbush Mr. Peter Lomax

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Thirteenth Tale about?
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.
Who directed The Thirteenth Tale?
The Thirteenth Tale was directed by James Kent.
Who stars in The Thirteenth Tale?
The Thirteenth Tale stars Vanessa Redgrave, Olivia Colman, Robert Pugh, Alexandra Roach.
When was The Thirteenth Tale released?
The Thirteenth Tale is a 2013 tv movie, drama, mystery film.
Where can I watch The Thirteenth Tale?
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