Lease of Life

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

1954 1h 34m EN

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7.4

SOLID

★7.4TMDB · 8

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Robert Donat
Rev William Thorne
Kay Walsh
Mrs. Vera Thorne
Denholm Elliott
Martin Blake
Adrienne Corri
Susan Thorne
Walter Fitzgerald
The Dean
Reginald Beckwith
Journalist Foley
Vida Hope
Mrs. Sproatley
Cyril Raymond
Headmaster

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charles Frend
Writers: Eric Ambler
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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72 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Charles Frend, shot by Douglas Slocombe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Robert Donat and Kay Walsh and Denholm Elliott carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0047165 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Charles Frend directs. Douglas Slocombe behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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172 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Charles Frend, shot by Douglas Slocombe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Robert Donat and Kay Walsh and Denholm Elliott carry the top of the cast.
4Marketing tagline: "A picture for every man who has a woman - for every woman who believes in one man.".
5IMDB entry: tt0047165 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.