---
title: "The Summer of Miss Forbes"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-summer-of-miss-forbes-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 388276
imdb_id: "tt0096373"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Summer of Miss Forbes (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-summer-of-miss-forbes-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Summer of Miss Forbes is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by International Network Group S.A., TVE. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two children plan to murder their strict German governess before discovering her hidden secret."

### Why Watch
- Engaging premise involving a strict governess and plotting children
- Short runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Plot synopsis is relatively brief
- Limited source details available beyond the basic premise
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of authoritarianism and children plotting against a caregiver.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: authoritarian, suspenseful, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
- **Networks / Studios**: International Network Group S.A., TVE

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hanna Schygulla** as *Mrs. Forbes*
- **Francisco Gattorno** as *Aquiles*
- **Alexis Castanares** as *Sandro*
- **Víctor César Villalobos** as *Mauricio*
- **Fernando Balzaretti** as *Eduardo*
- **Yuriria Munguía** as *Cocinera*
- **Roberto Perdomo** as *Mulato*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Summer of Miss Forbes released?
The film was released on March 3, 1989.

### Q: How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.

### Q: What is the primary genre of the film?
The film is classified as a drama.

### Q: Who is hired to care for the children?
A German governess named Mrs. Forbes is hired for six weeks.

### Q: What do the children plan to do to Mrs. Forbes?
The children plan to murder her because she is authoritarian and repressive.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Summer of Miss Forbes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/388276)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*