Lease of Life (1954)
Overview
The parson of a small rural community knows he is dying and this makes him reconsider his life so far and what he can still do to help the community.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.953 |
Directed By
Charles Frend
Crew
Charles Frend
Alan Rawsthorne
Jim Morahan
Jack Rix
Eric Ambler
Michael Balcon
Douglas Slocombe
Roy Gough
TOP 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
Beckett Bould
Mr. Sproatley
Robert Sandford
Boy with Book
Frank Atkinson
Verger
Alan Webb
Dr. Pembury
Frederick Piper
Jeweller
Richard Leech
Carter
Edie Martin
Miss Calthorp's Friend
Mark Daly
Spooner
Lockwood West
Bookdealer
John Salew
Sproatley's Doctor
Jean Anderson
Miss Calthorp
Mark Dignam
Mr. Black
Charles Saynor
The Policeman
Sheila Raynor
Mistress of Ceremonies
Ernest Blyth
Cathedral Congregation Member (uncredited)
Mandy Harper
Child on Bus (uncredited)
Richard Neller
Member of Congregation (uncredited)
Jim Brady
Engine Driver (uncredited)
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