The Scold's Bridle

Top 10 Billed Cast

Bob Peck
Bob Peck

Detective Sergeant Cooper

Miranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson

Dr. Sarah Blakeney

Douglas Hodge
Douglas Hodge

Jack Blakeney

Trudie Styler
Trudie Styler

Joanna Lascelles

Beth Winslet
Beth Winslet

Ruth Lascelles

Siân Phillips
Siân Phillips

Mathilda Gillespie

Virginia McKenna
Virginia McKenna

Violet Orloff

Paul Brooke
Paul Brooke

Duncan Orloff

Miles Anderson
Miles Anderson

Detective Inspector Harmer

Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville

Tim Duggan

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    Detective Cooper investigates the bizarre circumstances surrounding the murder of Matilda who was found dead in her bath wearing the Scold's Bridle.

  • Release Date

    1998-04-10

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Who said dying in your sleep was peaceful?

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  • Languages:

    English
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