The Ballad of Tam Lin (1970)

Name: The Ballad of Tam Lin
Genre: Mystery, Horror
Released: 1970
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 4.9
Cast: Ava Gardner, Ian McShane, Richard Wattis, Cyril Cusack, Stephanie Beacham

1h 46m United Kingdom

Mystery Horror

Plot

Inspired by the Celtic tale of Tam Lin, a young man falls under the spell of a stunning yet cruel sorceress who desires him as her lover. His infatuation shifts to a beautiful girl, igniting the wrath of the sorceress. As punishment for his wandering heart, he faces a grim fate of ritual sacrifice. The story weaves themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle against dark enchantments, highlighting the perilous consequences of desire in a world governed by magical forces.

Cast

Ava Gardner Ian McShane Richard Wattis Cyril Cusack Stephanie Beacham David Whitman Fabia Drake Sinéad Cusack Joanna Lumley Jenny Hanley Madeline Smith Bruce Robinson Victoria Fairbrother Rosemary Blake Michael Bills