Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.7/10
Rebecca
Overview
Rebecca is a four-part British television miniseries dramatised by Hugh Whitemore, adapted from Daphne du Maurier's eponymous 1938 mystery novel (which had famously been interpreted to film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940). A naive young woman marries a wealthy widower, but grows haunted by his late wife's legacy and the sinister housekeeper's obsession with the deceased Rebecca.
This production, originally released in 1979, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Mystery, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Mystery and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Joanna David
The Girl / Mrs de Winter
Jeremy Brett
Maximilian 'Maxim' de Winter
Anna Massey
Mrs Danvers
Hugh Morton
Frith
Richard Willis
Robert
Seasons
Miniseries
4 Episodes • Aired 1979-01-17
A naive young woman marries a wealthy widower, but grows haunted by his late wife's legacy and the sinister housekeeper's obsession with the deceased Rebecca.