The Governess (1998)
When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.
Director: Sandra Goldbacher
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: July 31, 1998
Cast
- Minnie Driver - Rosina da Silva
- Tom Wilkinson - Mr. Charles Cavendish
- Harriet Walter - Mrs. Cavendish
- Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Henry Cavendish
- Florence Hoath - Clementina Cavendish
- Arlene Cockburn - Lily Milk, the Maid
- Emma Bird - Rebecca
- Adam Levy - Benjamin
- Countess Koulinskyi - Aunt Sofka
- Bruce Myers - Rosina's Father
Screenplay
Music: Edward Shearmur
Cinematography: Ashley Rowe
Production: British Screen Productions, Arts Council of England, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
scotland, loss of virginity, kissing, woman director, gentile
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Governess about?
- When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.
- Who directed The Governess?
- The Governess was directed by Sandra Goldbacher.
- Who stars in The Governess?
- The Governess stars Minnie Driver, Tom Wilkinson, Harriet Walter, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Florence Hoath, Arlene Cockburn.
- How long is The Governess?
- The Governess has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Governess?
- The Governess is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Governess produced?
- The Governess was produced in United Kingdom.