Mourning Becomes Electra

Name: Mourning Becomes Electra
Director: Dudley Nichols
Genre: Drama
Released: 1947-11-19
Duration: 173 min
Cast: Rosalind Russell, Michael Redgrave, Raymond Massey, Katina Paxinou, Kirk Douglas

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1947 · 173 min · NR · Drama · TMDB 6.3/10

Overview

Near the end of the Civil War, the proud residents of Mannon Manor await the return of shipping tycoon Ezra Mannon and son Orin. Meanwhile Ezra’s conniving wife Christine and daughter Lavinia vie for the love of a handsome captain with a dark secret while well-meaning neighbor Peter sets his sights on Lavinia.

Directed by Dudley Nichols

Cast

Rosalind Russell — Lavinia Mannon
Michael Redgrave — Orin Mannon
Raymond Massey — Ezra Mannon
Katina Paxinou — Christine Mannon
Kirk Douglas — Peter Niles