Lease of Life

Lease of Life

1954
1h 34m
7.4

7.4/10

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Drama

"A picture for every man who has a woman - for every woman who believes in one man."

Overview

William Thorne, vicar of a small village, leads a modest life as a clergyman. Supporting his wife Vera and musically talented daughter Susan with his work, Thorne is also thoroughly devoted to his community. When he finds out that he doesn't have long to live, however, Thorne rethinks his staid existence and develops a more vibrant way of being, affecting all of those around him.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Ealing Studios
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

small town terminal illness yorkshire vicar

Quick Facts

Release Date October 18, 1954
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0047165

Cast

Robert Donat
Robert Donat

Rev William Thorne

Kay Walsh
Kay Walsh

Mrs. Vera Thorne

Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott

Martin Blake

Adrienne Corri
Adrienne Corri

Susan Thorne

Walter Fitzgerald
Walter Fitzgerald

The Dean

Reginald Beckwith
Reginald Beckwith

Journalist Foley

Vida Hope
Vida Hope

Mrs. Sproatley

Cyril Raymond
Cyril Raymond

Headmaster

Russell Waters
Russell Waters

Russell

Richard Wattis
Richard Wattis

Solicitor

Beckett Bould
Beckett Bould

Mr. Sproatley

Robert Sandford
Robert Sandford

Boy with Book

Key Crew

Charles Frend
Director
Eric Ambler
Writer
Michael Balcon
Producer