
The Spanish Gardener
Directed by Philip Leacock
Produced by The Rank Organisation
A tense psychological drama about paternal possessiveness and jealousy that poisons a father-son bond, set against the backdrop of a Spanish coastal town.
Harrington Brande, a British diplomat who recently broke up with his wife, is stationed in a small coastal town in Spain with his son, Nicholas. Harrington is unreasonably possessive of Nicholas and becomes jealous when he begins to form a close friendship with Jose, their gentle gardener.
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Questions people ask
Is The Spanish Gardener sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Spanish Gardener scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is The Spanish Gardener violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does The Spanish Gardener end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Spanish Gardener easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Spanish Gardener
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Spanish Gardener
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Spanish Gardener, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Spanish Gardener, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Spanish Gardener, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































