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The Wicked Lady

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In 17th-century England, Barbara Worth (Margaret Lockwood) lives a privileged yet humdrum life as the wife of well-heeled landowner Sir Ralph Skelton (Griffith Jones). To stave off boredom, Barbara begins impersonating famed highway robber Capt. Jerry Jackson, stealing precious jewels and valuables from coach passengers. A chance encounter with the actual Jackson (James Mason) propels Barbara into a dangerous double life with potentially lethal consequences.
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James Agee TIME Magazine 06/15/2015
Amid the romantic highwaymen, secret passages and poisoned elderberry wine, the bogus sentiments expressed by the actors are a perfect match for the bogus look of their hair pieces. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
Producers claim that this story is 'set in the days of Charles II'. Sets, costumes and a comely bunch of femmes bear out the claim. But the period atmosphere is not convincing. Go to Full Review Paul Taylor Time Out 01/26/2006
Former critic and screenwriter Arliss [is] the unfortunate director having to contend with the recalcitrant mechanics of Lime Grove studio ruralism. Go to Full Review Aurelio Pego Cine-Mundial 09/09/2019
The film is enveloped in realism and visual frankness. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 03/24/2016
Filled with silly twists and overwrought melodrama, it has a distinctive sensibility, two charismatic anti-heroes who invest their roles with personality and energy, and a stylized, unreal flamboyance that keeps them lively. Go to Full Review TV Guide 06/15/2015
1.5/5
This lushly costumed drama is surprisingly boring, but Mason stands out with his swagger and gusto while the rest of the cast members are sadly unconvincing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/30/2013 A TRUE MASTERPIECE!!!!!!! See more 09/24/2013 A charming little tale of an incredibly dislike able heroine Barbara played by the immortal British Screen Actor Margaret Lockwood. Basically the epitome of sin one of the screen most wicked & deceitful characters a unique stray from the role's she usually played. The acts of Barbara are interesting but it's you desire to see whats coming to her is the main draw. Supported wonderfully by James Mason who is as much of a devil as she is. See more 07/13/2013 This woman is a stone-cold bitch. See more 02/06/2012 Holy Melodrama Batman See more 12/09/2011 I've watched this film many times, James Mason is ever so dashing, Ralph is insipid, Barbara is a right cow but the only thing I can really pick on is that it's not in colour. The acting isn't all that great, but for the time it did marvellous things for the UK in a trying time. See more 01/29/2010 forced to watch it for my class See more Read all reviews
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Leslie Arliss

Director

Margaret Lockwood

Barbara Worth

James Mason

Captain Jerry Jackson

Patricia Roc

Caroline

Griffith Jones

Sir Ralph Skelton

Enid Stamp-Taylor

Lady Henrietta Kingsclere

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Synopsis In 17th-century England, Barbara Worth (Margaret Lockwood) lives a privileged yet humdrum life as the wife of well-heeled landowner Sir Ralph Skelton (Griffith Jones). To stave off boredom, Barbara begins impersonating famed highway robber Capt. Jerry Jackson, stealing precious jewels and valuables from coach passengers. A chance encounter with the actual Jackson (James Mason) propels Barbara into a dangerous double life with potentially lethal consequences.
Director
Leslie Arliss
Producer
R.J. Minney
Production Co
Gainsborough Pictures
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 17, 2017
Runtime
1h 44m
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