Lease of Life

Charles Frend
1954-10-18

A picture for every man who has a woman - for every woman who believes in one man.
7.4
94 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Robert Donat Rev William Thorne Unowned
Kay Walsh Mrs. Vera Thorne Unowned
Denholm Elliott Martin Blake Unowned
Adrienne Corri Susan Thorne Unowned
Walter Fitzgerald The Dean Unowned
Reginald Beckwith Journalist Foley Unowned
Vida Hope Mrs. Sproatley Unowned
Cyril Raymond Headmaster Unowned
Russell Waters Russell Unowned
Richard Wattis Solicitor Unowned
Beckett Bould Mr. Sproatley Unowned
Robert Sandford Boy with Book Unowned
Frank Atkinson Verger Unowned
Alan Webb Dr. Pembury Unowned
Frederick Piper Jeweller Unowned
Richard Leech Carter Unowned
Edie Martin Miss Calthorp's Friend Unowned
Mark Daly Spooner Unowned
Lockwood West Bookdealer Unowned
John Salew Sproatley's Doctor Unowned
Jean Anderson Miss Calthorp Unowned
Mark Dignam Mr. Black Unowned
Charles Saynor The Policeman Unowned
Sheila Raynor Mistress of Ceremonies Unowned
Ernest Blyth Cathedral Congregation Member (uncredited) Unowned
Mandy Harper Child on Bus (uncredited) Unowned
Richard Neller Member of Congregation (uncredited) Unowned
Jim Brady Engine Driver (uncredited) Unowned