Lease of Life
Charles Frend1954-10-18
A picture for every man who has a woman - for every woman who believes in one man.
7.4
94 min
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.
Cast
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Robert Donat | Rev William Thorne | Unowned |
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Kay Walsh | Mrs. Vera Thorne | Unowned |
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Denholm Elliott | Martin Blake | Unowned |
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Adrienne Corri | Susan Thorne | Unowned |
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Walter Fitzgerald | The Dean | Unowned |
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Reginald Beckwith | Journalist Foley | Unowned |
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Vida Hope | Mrs. Sproatley | Unowned |
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Cyril Raymond | Headmaster | Unowned |
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Russell Waters | Russell | Unowned |
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Richard Wattis | Solicitor | Unowned |
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Beckett Bould | Mr. Sproatley | Unowned |
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Robert Sandford | Boy with Book | Unowned |
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Frank Atkinson | Verger | Unowned |
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Alan Webb | Dr. Pembury | Unowned |
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Frederick Piper | Jeweller | Unowned |
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Richard Leech | Carter | Unowned |
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Edie Martin | Miss Calthorp's Friend | Unowned |
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Mark Daly | Spooner | Unowned |
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Lockwood West | Bookdealer | Unowned |
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John Salew | Sproatley's Doctor | Unowned |
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Jean Anderson | Miss Calthorp | Unowned |
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Mark Dignam | Mr. Black | Unowned |
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Charles Saynor | The Policeman | Unowned |
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Sheila Raynor | Mistress of Ceremonies | Unowned |
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Ernest Blyth | Cathedral Congregation Member (uncredited) | Unowned |
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Mandy Harper | Child on Bus (uncredited) | Unowned |
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Richard Neller | Member of Congregation (uncredited) | Unowned |
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Jim Brady | Engine Driver (uncredited) | Unowned |