The Girl in a Swing (1988)
The story of a woman with a magical gift and a terrifying secret
A London art broker goes to Copenhagen where he requires the services of a secretary fluent in Danish, English, and German. He falls deeply in love with the woman, despite the fact that he knows virtually nothing about her. She insists on not being married in a church, and after they are married, some bad things from her past begin surfacing in subtly supernatural ways, and he must find the best way to deal with them without destroying their relationship.
Director: Gordon Hessler
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: September 29, 1988
Cast
- Meg Tilly - Karin
- Rupert Frazer - Alan
- Nicholas Le Prevost - The Vicar
- Elspet Gray - Mrs. Dresland
- Lynsey Baxter - Barbara
- Jean Boht - Mrs. Taswell
- Lorna Heilbron - Flick
- Hanne Borchsenius - Jytte Borgen
- Ljuba Castot - Child in Water
- Helen Cherry - Lady Alice
Screenplay
- Gordon Hessler (Screenplay)
- Richard Adams (Novel)
Music: Carl Davis
Cinematography: Claus Loof
Editing: Robert Gordon
Production: Panorama
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $747,013
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gordon Hessler
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Girl in a Swing about?
- A London art broker goes to Copenhagen where he requires the services of a secretary fluent in Danish, English, and German. He falls deeply in love with the woman, despite the fact that he knows virtually nothing about her. She insists on not being married in a church, and after they are married, some bad things from her past begin surfacing in subtly supernatural ways, and he must find the best way to deal with them without destroying their relationship.
- Who directed The Girl in a Swing?
- The Girl in a Swing was directed by Gordon Hessler.
- Who stars in The Girl in a Swing?
- The Girl in a Swing stars Meg Tilly, Rupert Frazer, Nicholas Le Prevost, Elspet Gray, Lynsey Baxter, Jean Boht.
- How long is The Girl in a Swing?
- The Girl in a Swing has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is The Girl in a Swing?
- The Girl in a Swing is a Drama, Thriller film.
- How much did The Girl in a Swing gross?
- The Girl in a Swing grossed $747,013 worldwide.
- Where was The Girl in a Swing produced?
- The Girl in a Swing was produced in United States of America.