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The Beguiled

  • 19711971
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  • 1h 45m
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7.2/10
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The Beguiled (1971)
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While imprisoned in a Confederate girls' boarding school, an injured Union soldier cons his way into each of the lonely women's hearts, causing them to turn on each other, and eventually, on... Read allWhile imprisoned in a Confederate girls' boarding school, an injured Union soldier cons his way into each of the lonely women's hearts, causing them to turn on each other, and eventually, on him.While imprisoned in a Confederate girls' boarding school, an injured Union soldier cons his way into each of the lonely women's hearts, causing them to turn on each other, and eventually, on him.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
18K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,627
1,466
  • Director
    • Don Siegel
  • Writers
    • Albert Maltz(screenplay)
    • Irene Kamp(screenplay)
    • Thomas Cullinan(from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Geraldine Page
    • Elizabeth Hartman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Don Siegel
  • Writers
    • Albert Maltz(screenplay)
    • Irene Kamp(screenplay)
    • Thomas Cullinan(from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Geraldine Page
    • Elizabeth Hartman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 108User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:32
    Official Trailer

    Photos154

    Clint Eastwood and Geraldine Page in The Beguiled (1971)
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    Clint Eastwood and Pamelyn Ferdin in The Beguiled (1971)
    Jo Ann Harris at an event for The Beguiled (1971)
    Clint Eastwood in The Beguiled (1971)
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    Top cast

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    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • John McBurney
    Geraldine Page
    Geraldine Page
    • Martha
    Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman
    • Edwina
    Jo Ann Harris
    Jo Ann Harris
    • Carol
    Darleen Carr
    Darleen Carr
    • Doris
    Mae Mercer
    Mae Mercer
    • Hallie
    Pamelyn Ferdin
    Pamelyn Ferdin
    • Amy
    Melody Thomas Scott
    Melody Thomas Scott
    • Abigail
    • (as Melody Thomas)
    Peggy Drier
    • Lizzie
    Patricia Mattick
    Patricia Mattick
    • Janie
    • (as Pattye Mattick)
    Charlie Briggs
    • 1st Confederate Captain
    • (as Charles Briggs)
    George Dunn
    George Dunn
    • Sam Jefferson
    Charles G. Martin
    Charles G. Martin
    • 2nd Confederate Captain
    • (as Charles Martin)
    Matt Clark
    Matt Clark
    • Scrogins
    Patrick Culliton
    Patrick Culliton
    • Miles Farnswoth
    Buddy Van Horn
    Buddy Van Horn
    • Soldier
    • (as Wayne 'Buddy' Van Horn)
    Randy Brown
    • Confederate Sergeant
    • (uncredited)
    Victor Izay
    Victor Izay
    • Wagon Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Don Siegel
    • Writers
      • Albert Maltz(screenplay)
      • Irene Kamp(screenplay)
      • Thomas Cullinan(from the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Clint Eastwood and Jo Ann Harris had a love affair that continued well after they made the movie.
    • Goofs
      When McB is playing cards the deck has both the pictures (hearts, spades, etc) and the number in the corner. They didn't put #s on cards until 1864 and it was extremely rare to see a deck with them until 20-30 years after the war
    • Quotes

      Hallie: Miss Martha said I should shave you. But I ain't so sure.

      [examining his face]

      Hallie: I don't think the Lord want a man's face all smooth like a baby's bottom. That's why he gave him whiskers. Might be a sin to shave that group off.

      Cpl. John McBurney: [huskily] Then don't do it. Sinning oughta be saved for *much* more important things!

      Hallie: I better shave you! Miss Martha give me my orders. Not de Lord. And even without whiskers, you wouldn't look half bad - for a white man.

      [laughs]

    • Alternate versions
      The leg amputation scene was edited by the censors for the film's original UK cinema release. Later releases were uncut and rated 15.
    • Connections
      Featured in Eastwood on Eastwood (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Dove She is a Pretty Bird
      (uncredited)
      Traditional
      Performed by Clint Eastwood

    User reviews108

    Review
    Top review
    an overlooked treasure
    Anybody who hasn't seen this film is truly missing something special. Though it may not necessarily be for everyones tastes. This film may possibly break more 'sexual taboos' than any other, and it is another wonderful example of the early 70's trend of high creativity and barrier's being broken like no other time. It is haunting and unusual, both erotic and disturbing. Lalo Schifrin's music is superbly "dreamy" and dark, the photography and imagery are equally so. A very intelligent, groundbreaking inventive film.
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    • Apr 8, 1999

    FAQ1

    • What does the title THE BEGUILED mean and how does it fit the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1971 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Les proies
    • Filming locations
      • Ashland-Belle Helene Plantation - State Highway 75, Geismer, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • The Malpaso Company
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,100,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,113,069
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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