The Wyvern Mystery

Oct 12, 2000

2h 0m

★ 4.8

Some family secrets can kill.

Overview

After precipitating the death of a tenant with whom he has been feuding, Squire Fairfield brings the dead man's young daughter to live in Wyvern Manor. Alice grows up thinking the squire is her kind benefactor, and falls in love with one of his two sons.

Genres

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

Horror

History

TV Movie

Production Companies

The Television Production Company

BBC Film

Television Production Company (TPC)

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Cast

Alice Fairfield

Naomi Watts

Squire Fairfield

Derek Jacobi

Charles Fairfield

Iain Glen

Harry Fairfield

Jack Davenport

Dr. Willett

Jonathan Aris

Vrau

Aisling O'Sullivan

Dulcie

Elaine Collins

Mrs. Tarnley

Ellie Haddington

Alice's Father

Marston Bloom

Jim

Tim Preece

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