The Nightcomers (Original title)
Dates: 1972 (Copyright), 25 January 1971 (Production), 29 October 1972 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Michael Winner
Synopsis: The film explores a theory of what might have caused the two children from Henry James' novel "The turn of the Screw", to turn into monsters.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Children
Releases
Date: 1971Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Length: 8640 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 1989Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Virgin Video Ltd
Date: February 2019Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Film in focus: Michael Winner:Reflections on The NightcomersAuthor: PFEIFFER, Lee Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Michael Winner discusses the production and filming of his film The NIGHTCOMERS and there is a brief re-assessment of the film.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v31 n3 2003 Pages: 193-198
Title: Horrific Henry James:Michael Winner's The Nightcomers (1971)Author: RAW, Laurence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A critical reappraisal of The NIGHTCOMERS.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n1 January 1998 Pages: 16-19
Title: The James gangAuthor: HORNE, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the release of WINGS OF THE DOVE (1997), the suitability of Henry James's writing for screen adaptation is considered through a critical examination of previous adaptations of his works, including "Jamesian film" The NIGHTCOMERS (1971). /
In: Fangoria v7 n63 May 1987 Page: 19
Title: The Video eye of Dr. CyclopsArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema TV Today n9989 15 Jul 1972 Page: 20
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n9989 15 Jul 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v18 n8 May 1972 Page: 49
Title: [Films and Filming - v18 n8 May 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Filmfacts v15 n4 1972 Pages: 84-86
Title: [Filmfacts - v15 n4 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v39 n460 May 1972 Page: 99
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v39 n460 May 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Today's Cinema n9877 2 Feb 1971 Page: 9
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9877 2 Feb 1971: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Today's Cinema n9885 2 Mar 1971 Page: 4
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9885 2 Mar 1971: no known title]Language: English
Description: On prod.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v218 n18 14 Oct 1971 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v218 n18 14 Oct 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3302 23 Jan 1971 Page: 11
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3302 23 Jan 1971: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Variety 8 Sep 1971 Page: 26
Title: [Variety - 8 Sep 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Show v2 n3 May 1971 Page: 50
Title: [Show - v2 n3 May 1971: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Films and Filming v17 n8 May 1971 Pages: 29-33
Title: [Films and Filming - v17 n8 May 1971: no known title]Language: English
Author: RAW, Laurence Pages: vii, 297 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(8)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedTX date: 1972Stock date: 1972BFI identifier: N-355781
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 3413 FeetBFI identifier: C-752521
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-591343
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-591343
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(7)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 3436 FeetStock date: 1972BFI identifier: C-752520
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 3413 FeetBFI identifier: C-752521
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedTX date: 1972Stock date: 1972BFI identifier: N-355620
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedTX date: 1971Stock date: 1971BFI identifier: N-355424
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedTX date: 1971Stock date: 1971BFI identifier: N-355809
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-998174
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedTX date: 1972Stock date: 1972BFI identifier: N-355781
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 1972 (Copyright), 25 January 1971 (Production), 29 October 1972 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Michael Winner
Synopsis: The film explores a theory of what might have caused the two children from Henry James' novel "The turn of the Screw", to turn into monsters.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Children
Releases
Date: 1971Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Length: 8640 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 1989Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Virgin Video Ltd
Date: February 2019Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(29)
©/Presents: Avco Embassy Pictures, Made by: Motion Picture and Theatrical Investments, Presents: Joseph E. Levine, Presents: Kastner-Ladd-Kanter, Scimitar Films, Produced by: Michael Winner, Producer: Jay Kanter, Production Manager: James M. Crawford, Production Supervisor: Clifton Brandon, Assistant Director: Michael Dryhurst, Continuity: Pamela Carlton, Written by: Michael Hastings, Based on characters from "The Turn of the Screw" by: Henry James, Director of Photography: Robert Paynter, Camera Operator: Tony Troke, Supervising Editor: Freddie Wilson, Art Director: Herbert Westbrook, Assistant [Art Director]: Bill Bennison, Property Master: Ray Traynor, Construction Manager: Sid Nightingale, Wardrobe: Ray Beck, Make-up: Richard Mills, Hairdressing: Stephanie Kaye, Music Composed and Conducted by: Jerry Fielding, Sound Recordist: Chris Kent, Hugh Strain, Dubbing Editor: Terence Rawlings, Dialogue Editor: Russ Hill
Cast
(7)
Marlon Brando (Peter Quint), Stephanie Beacham (Miss Margaret Jessel), Thora Hird (Mrs Grose), Harry Andrews (master of the house), Verna Harvey (Flora), Christopher Ellis (Miles), Anna Palk (new governess)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(15)
In: Cinema Retro n2 May 2005 Pages: 30-33Title: Film in focus: Michael Winner:Reflections on The NightcomersAuthor: PFEIFFER, Lee Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Michael Winner discusses the production and filming of his film The NIGHTCOMERS and there is a brief re-assessment of the film.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v31 n3 2003 Pages: 193-198
Title: Horrific Henry James:Michael Winner's The Nightcomers (1971)Author: RAW, Laurence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A critical reappraisal of The NIGHTCOMERS.
In: Sight and Sound v8 n1 January 1998 Pages: 16-19
Title: The James gangAuthor: HORNE, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the release of WINGS OF THE DOVE (1997), the suitability of Henry James's writing for screen adaptation is considered through a critical examination of previous adaptations of his works, including "Jamesian film" The NIGHTCOMERS (1971). /
In: Fangoria v7 n63 May 1987 Page: 19
Title: The Video eye of Dr. CyclopsArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema TV Today n9989 15 Jul 1972 Page: 20
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n9989 15 Jul 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v18 n8 May 1972 Page: 49
Title: [Films and Filming - v18 n8 May 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Filmfacts v15 n4 1972 Pages: 84-86
Title: [Filmfacts - v15 n4 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v39 n460 May 1972 Page: 99
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v39 n460 May 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Today's Cinema n9877 2 Feb 1971 Page: 9
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9877 2 Feb 1971: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Today's Cinema n9885 2 Mar 1971 Page: 4
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9885 2 Mar 1971: no known title]Language: English
Description: On prod.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v218 n18 14 Oct 1971 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v218 n18 14 Oct 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3302 23 Jan 1971 Page: 11
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3302 23 Jan 1971: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Variety 8 Sep 1971 Page: 26
Title: [Variety - 8 Sep 1971: no known title]Language: English
In: Show v2 n3 May 1971 Page: 50
Title: [Show - v2 n3 May 1971: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.
In: Films and Filming v17 n8 May 1971 Pages: 29-33
Title: [Films and Filming - v17 n8 May 1971: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Adapting Henry James to the screen: gender, fiction and filmAuthor: RAW, Laurence Pages: vii, 297 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(8)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedTX date: 1972Stock date: 1972BFI identifier: N-355781
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 3413 FeetBFI identifier: C-752521
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-591343
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-591343
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(7)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 3436 FeetStock date: 1972BFI identifier: C-752520
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 3413 FeetBFI identifier: C-752521
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedTX date: 1972Stock date: 1972BFI identifier: N-355620
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedTX date: 1971Stock date: 1971BFI identifier: N-355424
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedTX date: 1971Stock date: 1971BFI identifier: N-355809
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-998174
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedTX date: 1972Stock date: 1972BFI identifier: N-355781
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)