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Release Year1956
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes20
DirectorPhilip Leacock
WritersJohn Bryan, Lesley Storm
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Spanish Gardener
About The Spanish Gardener
Harrington Brande, a British diplomat who recently broke up with his wife, is stationed in a small coastal town in Spain with his son, Nicholas. Harrington is unreasonably possessive of Nicholas and becomes jealous when he begins to form a close friendship with Jose, their gentle gardener.
Directed by Philip Leacock, The Spanish Gardener leans on a strong ensemble — Dirk Bogarde, Jon Whiteley, Michael Hordern — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1956.
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