The only son of wealthy widow Violet Venable dies while on vacation with his cousin Catherine. What the girl saw was so horrible that she went insane; now Mrs. Venable wants Catherine lobotomized to cover up the truth.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Maggie SmithViolet Venable | Violet Venable |
 Natasha RichardsonCatharine Holly | Catharine Holly |
 Rob LoweDoctor Cukrowicz | Doctor Cukrowicz |
 Richard E. GrantGeorge Holly | George Holly |
 Moira RedmondMrs. Holly | Mrs. Holly |
 Gillian RaineMiss Foxhill | Miss Foxhill |
 Rosaleen LinehanSister Felicity | Sister Felicity |