My Cousin Rachel

1952

Action / Drama / Mystery / Romance

15
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 75% · 5 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 75% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.1/10 10 3711 3.7K

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Plot summary

A young man plots revenge against the woman he believes murdered his cousin, but his plans are shaken when he comes face to face with the enigmatic beauty.

Director

Henry Koster Photo
Henry Koster

Top cast

Tudor Owen Photo
Tudor Owen as Seecombe
J.M. Kerrigan Photo
J.M. Kerrigan as Rev. Pascoe
Brick Sullivan Photo
Brick Sullivan as Townsman at Church Service
Hamilton Camp Photo
Hamilton Camp as Philip - Age 15
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808.5 MB
988*720
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 38 min
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1.55 GB
1472*1072
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 38 min
Seeds 5

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by blanche-2 8 / 10

Effective adaptation of DuMaurier novel

Richard Burton falls for his uncle's widow in "My Cousin Rachel," a beautifully produced 1952 movie starring Olivia de Havilland in the title role. Burton is Philip Ashley, whose beloved uncle Ambrose moves to Italy for his health, marries a widow, and dies of a brain tumor...or did he? Philip is very suspicious of his uncle's wife and the doctor she brought in to care for her husband, Rainaldi. de Havilland plays the widow Ashley who comes to visit Philip and quickly makes him regret his doubts, as he falls madly in love with her.This is a highly atmospheric, well acted film with a very intriguing story that keeps the viewer guessing as to the true character of Mrs. Ashley. Is she a greedy, conniving seductress/killer, or a warm, loving woman? Several movie stars have demonstrated the ability of doing period pieces realistically, and Richard Burton was definitely one of them. Handsome, romantic, and boyish in appearance, with a wonderful voice and fine acting ability, he brings Philip to life with a passionate performance. Olivia de Havilland is magnificent as Rachel - hers is a subdued, gentle performance that gives nothing away as to Rachel's true character or motivations. The attraction between the two is entirely believable.The final moments of the film are its best. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by blanche-2 8 / 10

Effective adaptation of DuMaurier novel

Richard Burton falls for his uncle's widow in "My Cousin Rachel," a beautifully produced 1952 movie starring Olivia de Havilland in the title role. Burton is Philip Ashley, whose beloved uncle Ambrose moves to Italy for his health, marries a widow, and dies of a brain tumor...or did he? Philip is very suspicious of his uncle's wife and the doctor she brought in to care for her husband, Rainaldi. de Havilland plays the widow Ashley who comes to visit Philip and quickly makes him regret his doubts, as he falls madly in love with her.This is a highly atmospheric, well acted film with a very intriguing story that keeps the viewer guessing as to the true character of Mrs. Ashley. Is she a greedy, conniving seductress/killer, or a warm, loving woman? Several movie stars have demonstrated the ability of doing period pieces realistically, and Richard Burton was definitely one of them. Handsome, romantic, and boyish in appearance, with a wonderful voice and fine acting ability, he brings Philip to life with a passionate performance. Olivia de Havilland is magnificent as Rachel - hers is a subdued, gentle performance that gives nothing away as to Rachel's true character or motivations. The attraction between the two is entirely believable.The final moments of the film are its best. Highly recommended.
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