The Changeling
Sexual passion breeds violence in the Thomas Middleton and William Rowley written tale of a beautiful woman who falls in love with a sea-captain. Filmed with lush production values and at a leisurely, very British pace, Helen Mirren is riveting as Beatrice-Joanna, a young lass already torn by love and commitment.Beatrice-Joanna (Helen Mirren) is betrothed to Lord Alonzo de Piraquo (Malcolm Reynolds) but is in love with Alsemero (Brian Cox). She hires her father's manservant, De Flores (Stanley Baker), to kill Alonzo but after he has done so, she realises De Flores wants her as a reward.The Changeling was an instalment of the BBC's Play of the Month series and is a production for television of a 1622 Jacobean tragedy of the same name, written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Changeling
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1974-01-20
- Runtime: 103 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.1255
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Stanley Baker
as De Flores
Helen Mirren
as Beatrice-Joanna
Brian Cox
as Alsemero
Alan Webb
as Vermandero
T. P. McKenna
as Tomazo de Piracquo
Frances Tomelty
as Diaphanta
Norman Rossington
as Lollio
Susan Penhaligon
as Isabella
Kenneth Cranham
as Antonio
Malcolm Reynolds
as Alonzo de Piracquo
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Trailers & Clips
BBC Play of the Month: The Changeling (1974)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Changeling?▼
The Changeling is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1974-01-20.
Who are the main actors in The Changeling?▼
The main cast includes Stanley Baker, Helen Mirren, Brian Cox, Alan Webb, T. P. McKenna, .
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Is The Changeling based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Changeling?▼
The Changeling has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 1 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Changeling?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Changeling?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Changeling filmed?▼
The Changeling was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Changeling?▼
The total runtime of The Changeling is 103 minutes.
Is The Changeling suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Changeling?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Changeling.
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