The Rake's Progress

The Rake's Progress

1945
1h 40m
6.7

6.7/10

12 votes • View on IMDb

"The private life of a magnificent heel...who brought out the woman in women!"

Overview

Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date December 6, 1945
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0037950

Cast

Rex Harrison
Rex Harrison

Vivian Kenway

Lilli Palmer
Lilli Palmer

Rikki Krausner

Godfrey Tearle
Godfrey Tearle

Colonel Robert Kenway

Griffith Jones
Griffith Jones

Sandy Duncan

Margaret Johnston
Margaret Johnston

Jennifer Calthorp

Guy Middleton
Guy Middleton

Fogroy

Jean Kent
Jean Kent

Jill Duncan

Marie Lohr
Marie Lohr

Lady Angela Parks

David Horne
David Horne

Sir John Brockley

Garry Marsh
Garry Marsh

Sir Hubert Parks

Alan Wheatley
Alan Wheatley

Edwards

Joan Hickson
Joan Hickson

Miss Parker

Key Crew

Sidney Gilliat
Director
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Frank Launder
Screenplay
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Frank Launder
Producer