The Other (1972)
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This crime thriller with occult overtones puts a spine-tingling twist on the Jungian psychological notion of "the shadow." In the '30s, Holland and Niles Perry are 10-year-old twins growing up on an idyllic farm in the Connecticut countryside. Niles is a wholesome, outgoing lad, loved by the whole family. Holland's brooding mischief causes untold trouble. Eventually, the Perry family experiences a series of tragic accidents which may not be accidents. Unraveling the circumstances of these tragedies is a fascinating and subtle business. This film was adapted by Tom Tryon from his novel The Other and includes a film debut by the famous acting teacher Uta Hagen, as the twins' grandmother. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- Uta Hagen, Diana Muldaur, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Mulligan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Other
This crime thriller with occult overtones puts a spine-tingling twist on the Jungian psychological notion of "the shadow." In the '30s, Holland and Niles Perry are 10-year-old twins growing up on an idyllic farm in the Connecticut countryside. Niles is a wholesome, outgoing lad, loved by the whole family. Holland's brooding mischief causes untold trouble. Eventually, the Perry family experiences a series of tragic accidents which may not be accidents. Unraveling the circumstances of these tragedies is a fascinating and subtle business. This film was adapted by Tom Tryon from his novel The Other and includes a film debut by the famous acting teacher Uta Hagen, as the twins' grandmother. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 100 mins
Complete Cast of The Other
- Uta Hagen - Ada, Grandmother
- Chris Udvarnoky - Niles Perry
- Norma Connolly - Aunt Vee
- Ed Bakey - Chan-yu
- Jenny Sullivan - Torrie
- Portia Nelson - Mrs. Rowe
- Christopher Connelly
- Lou Frizzell - Uncle George
- Diana Muldaur - Alexandra
- Martin Udvarnoky - Holland Perry
- Victor French - Angelini
- Francisco Rabal
- John Ritter - Rider
- Jack Collins - Mr. P.C. Pretty
- Loretta Leversee - Winnie
- Clarence Crow - Cousin Russell
- Director(s):
- Robert Mulligan
- Writer(s):
- Tom Tryon, Thomas Tryon
- Producer(s):
- Robert Mulligan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Violence, Adult Language, Not For Children, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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