That Woman Opposite

1957 1h 25m EN

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 5

CrimeDrama

Synopsis

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In a French coastal town, Det. Dermot Kinross is inspecting the murder of antiques dealer Maurice Lawes, and the evidence points to Lawes's son, Toby -- and especially to Toby's bride-to-be, Eve Atwood. Eve's ex-husband, Ned, had his eyes set on something Lawes possessed.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Phyllis Kirk
Eve Atwood
Dan O'Herlihy
Dermot Kinross
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Sir Maurice Lawes
Petula Clark
Janice Lawes
Jack Watling
Toby Lawes
William Franklyn
Ned Atwood
Margaret Withers
Lady Helena Lawes
Guido Lorraine
Prefect Aristide Goron

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Compton Bennett
Writers: Compton Bennett
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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69 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Compton Bennett, shot by Lionel Banes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stanley Black. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Bill Lewthwaite shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Phyllis Kirk and Dan O'Herlihy and Wilfrid Hyde-White carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0051071 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Compton Bennett directs. Lionel Banes behind the camera. Stanley Black scores. Bill Lewthwaite cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
269 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Compton Bennett, shot by Lionel Banes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Stanley Black. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Bill Lewthwaite shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Phyllis Kirk and Dan O'Herlihy and Wilfrid Hyde-White carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0051071 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.