The Letter

TV Movie
1982
1h 36m

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The wife of a Malaysian planter kills an employee of her husband one night, but her motive begins to appear not entirely truthful.The wife of a Malaysian planter kills an employee of her husband one night, but her motive begins to appear not entirely truthful.The wife of a Malaysian planter kills an employee of her husband one night, but her motive begins to appear not entirely truthful.

Director
- John Erman
Writers
- Lawrence B. Marcus
- W. Somerset Maugham
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6.4/10

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Director
- John Erman
Writers
- Lawrence B. Marcus
- W. Somerset Maugham
Stars

5User reviews

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Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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Trivia
Sarah Marshall was the daughter of Herbert Marshall, who had appeared in both the 1929 and 1940 film versions of the story.

Connections
Remake of Producers' Showcase: The Letter (1956)

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9/10

Better than Bette Davis version

I saw the Lee Remick remake when it first came out, and was mind-blown by it. When I saw the Bette Davis version, I was disappointed that it lacked so much of the texture provided by the re-make. The oppressive climate, the contemptuous attitude toward the natives, the cultural isolation of the profiteers, and the stunning confrontation scene involving the transfer of the letter were all more palpable than in the earlier film, making for a much richer and more complex realization. It's not easy to find this one, but there are ways, and you won't be disappointed.