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Rebecca (1979)

TV Series ★ 7.5 55 min

Mystery Drama

Rebecca is a four-part British television miniseries dramatised by Hugh Whitemore, adapted from Daphne du Maurier's eponymous 1938 mystery novel (which had famously been interpreted to film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940). A naive young woman marries a wealthy widower, but grows haunted by his late wife's legacy and the sinister housekeeper's obsession with the deceased Rebecca.

Hugh Whitemore Creator

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Quick facts

Released
January 17, 1979
Runtime
55 min
IMDb
tt0077067
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
BBC

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Cast

Joanna David Joanna David The Girl / Mrs de Winter Jeremy Brett Jeremy Brett Maximilian 'Maxim' de Winter Anna Massey Anna Massey Mrs Danvers Hugh Morton Hugh Morton Frith Richard Willis Robert

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rebecca about?
Rebecca is a four-part British television miniseries dramatised by Hugh Whitemore, adapted from Daphne du Maurier's eponymous 1938 mystery novel (which had famously been interpreted to film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940). A naive young woman marries a wealthy widower, but grows haunted by his late wife's legacy and the sinister housekeeper's obsession with the deceased Rebecca.
Who created Rebecca?
Rebecca was created by Hugh Whitemore.
Who stars in Rebecca?
Rebecca stars Joanna David, Jeremy Brett, Anna Massey, Hugh Morton.
When was Rebecca released?
Rebecca is a 1979 mystery, drama series.
Where can I watch Rebecca?
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