Lease of Life
1954 · 94 min
Drama
★ 7.4William 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.
Crew
- Director Charles Frend
- Writer Eric Ambler
- Director of Photography Douglas Slocombe
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
Russell Waters
Russell
Richard Wattis
Solicitor
- B
Beckett Bould
Mr. Sproatley
- R
Robert Sandford
Boy with Book
Crew
- Director — Charles Frend
- Writer — Eric Ambler
- Director of Photography — Douglas Slocombe
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