The House of Bernarda Alba (1976)

0.0/10 95 min Drama

Overview

A domineering, reclusive and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.

Cast

Mary Morris

Bernarda

Jane Lapotaire

Magdalena

Sylvia Kay

Augustias

Patience Collier

Maria Josepha

Rosalind Ayres

Martirio

Madlena Nedeva

Amelia

Michelle Newell

Adela

Jan Chappell

Servant

Hilary Mason

Prudencia

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