The Story of Esther Costello (1957) - film review

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The Story of Esther Costello is a British film first released in 1957, directed by David Miller. The film is based on a novel by Nicholas Monsarrat and stars Joan Crawford, Rossano Brazzi, Heather Sears, Lee Patterson and Ron Randell. It has also been released under the title: The Golden Virgin. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: David Miller
Script: Charles Kaufman, Nicholas Monsarrat (novel)
Photo: Robert Krasker
Music: Georges Auric
Cast: Joan Crawford (Margaret Landi), Rossano Brazzi (Carlo Landi), Heather Sears (Esther Costello), Lee Patterson (Harry Grant), Ron Randell (Frank Wenzel), Fay Compton (Mother Superior), John Loder (Paul Marchant), Denis O’Dea (Father Devlin), Sid James (Ryan), Bessie Love (Matron in Art Gallery), Robert Ayres (Mr. Wilson), Maureen Delaney (Jennie Costello), Harry Hutchinson (Irish publican), Tony Quinn (Irish pub customer), Janina Faye (Esther Costello, as a child), Estelle Brody (Tammy), June Clyde (Mrs. Forbes), Sally Smith (Susan North), Diana Day (Christine Brown), Megs Jenkins (Nurse Evans), Andrew Cruickshank (Dr. Stein), Victor Rietti (Signor Gatti), Sheila Manahan (Esther’s mother), Jennifer Goddard (Long dark-haired girl), Liz Lanchbury, Edward Lexy, Natalie Lynn (Mrs. Perry), Susan Raie (Girl)
Country: UK
Language: English
Runtime: 103 min; B&W
Aka: The Golden Virgin

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