Thora Hird

A British production created by Monty Python alumni, this film concerns an inept chocolate-factory executive (Tyler Butterworth) who accidentally knocks three workers into a vat. The product is an incredible hit with consumers, though one of the workers' widows (Vanessa Redgrave) is considering blackmail.

Marlon Brando stars as Quint, a gardener who powerfully impacts the lives of young orphans Miles and Flora, who are left in the care of their governess and housekeeper. Obsessed with the charismatic Quint, the children are mesmerized by his warped views of love and life and soon pattern their own lives after his crude, secret courtship with their governess. When the housekeeper finds out about the lovers' relationship, she decides to fire them, leaving the bereft children to take matters into their own chilling hands.

Marlon Brando stars as Quint, a gardener who powerfully impacts the lives of young orphans Miles and Flora, who are left in the care of their governess and housekeeper. Obsessed with the charismatic Quint, the children are mesmerized by his warped views of love and life and soon pattern their own lives after his crude, secret courtship with their governess. When the housekeeper finds out about the lovers' relationship, she decides to fire them, leaving the bereft children to take matters into their own chilling hands.

This intense drama highlights the evils of gossip as teenage schoolgirl Barbara Vining (Glynis Johns) develops a passionate crush on her teacher, Stephen (Leo Genn), prompting his wife, Kay (Gene Tierney), to confront her, an action that haunts her after Barbara disappears. When the townspeople assume that Barbara has fallen victim to foul play and that Stephen is responsible, the resulting strain threatens his career, freedom and marriage.