Mourning Becomes Electra

Mourning Becomes Electra

...Mother and daughter in love with the same man ... rivals in ruthlessness even to murder!

6.1 /10 21 votes
November 19, 1947 2h 53m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Dudley Nichols
Writers Eugene O'Neill, Dudley Nichols
Studio RKO Radio Pictures
Rating 6.1/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell

Lavinia Mannon

Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave

Orin Mannon

Raymond Massey

Raymond Massey

Ezra Mannon

Katina Paxinou

Katina Paxinou

Christine Mannon

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Peter Niles

Leo Genn

Leo Genn

Adam Brant

Nancy Coleman

Nancy Coleman

Hazel Niles

Henry Hull

Henry Hull

Seth Beckwith

Sara Allgood

Sara Allgood

Landlady

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

Dr. Blake

Walter Baldwin

Walter Baldwin

Amos Ames

Elisabeth Risdon

Elisabeth Risdon

Mrs. Hills

Frequently Asked Questions

Mourning Becomes Electra was released on November 19, 1947.

The runtime of Mourning Becomes Electra is 2h 53m.

Mourning Becomes Electra is a Drama movie.

Mourning Becomes Electra has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Mourning Becomes Electra is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Mourning Becomes Electra was directed by Dudley Nichols.

The main cast of Mourning Becomes Electra includes Rosalind Russell, Michael Redgrave, Raymond Massey.

Mourning Becomes Electra is originally in English.