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Hatter's Castle (1942)
Director: Lance Comfort
Cast: Robert Newton, Deborah Kerr, James Mason, Emlyn Williams
Runtime102 min
RatingNR
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The year is 1880. On the outskirts of the fictional small Scottish town of Levenford there stands a strange building, half cottage, half castle, embraced with thick stone walls. The townsfolk nickname the fortress "Hatter's Castle", for James Brodie, the man who built it. Brodie is a hatter who keeps the members of the family in fear and submission; he is brutal, arrogant, selfish and cruel. His wife, who has long been ailing, and his daughter Mary, are in awe of him. His son Angus, aged 15, alone dear to his heart, suffers under his love as the others suffer under his sternness.
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Hatter's Castle is a 1942 British drama film directed by Lance Comfort. The film received critical acclaim for its compelling portrayal of a dysfunctional family and the oppressive power dynamics within the household, though there is limited information available on its specific public reception or awards recognition.
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Hatter's Castle (1942) directed by Lance Comfort is a gripping drama featuring standout performances by a talented cast including Robert Newton, Deborah Kerr, and James Mason. The film's focus on the abusive and oppressive nature of the Brodie family patriarch creates a tense and emotionally charged atmosphere that will captivate fans of character-driven stories and psychological studies.
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Hatter's Castle is a 1942 British film noir based on the 1931 novel Hatter's Castle by A. J. Cronin, which dramatizes the ruin that befalls a Scottish hatter set on recapturing his imagined lost nobility. The film was made by Paramount British Pictures and stars Robert Newton, Deborah Kerr, James Mason, and Emlyn Williams. It is believed to be the only film that depicts the Tay Bridge disaster.
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