Lease of Life (1954)
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.
Director: Charles Frend
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Robert Donat as Rev William Thorne |
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Kay Walsh as Mrs. Vera Thorne |
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Denholm Elliott as Martin Blake |
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Adrienne Corri as Susan Thorne |
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Walter Fitzgerald as The Dean |
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Reginald Beckwith as Journalist Foley |
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Vida Hope as Mrs. Sproatley |
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Cyril Raymond as Headmaster |
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Russell Waters as Russell |
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Richard Wattis as Solicitor |
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Beckett Bould as Mr. Sproatley |
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Robert Sandford as Boy with Book |
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Frank Atkinson as Verger |
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Alan Webb as Dr. Pembury |
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Frederick Piper as Jeweller |
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Richard Leech as Carter |
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Edie Martin as Miss Calthorp's Friend |
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Mark Daly as Spooner |
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Lockwood West as Bookdealer |
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John Salew as Sproatley's Doctor |
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Jean Anderson as Miss Calthorp |
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Mark Dignam as Mr. Black |
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Charles Saynor as The Policeman |
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Sheila Raynor as Mistress of Ceremonies |
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Ernest Blyth as Cathedral Congregation Member (uncredited) |
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Mandy Harper as Child on Bus (uncredited) |
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Richard Neller as Member of Congregation (uncredited) |
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Jim Brady as Engine Driver (uncredited) |
| Directing | Charles Frend | Director |
| Sound | Alan Rawsthorne | Music |
| Art | Jim Morahan | Art Direction |
| Production | Jack Rix | Associate Producer |
| Writing | Eric Ambler | Writer |
| Production | Michael Balcon | Producer |
| Camera | Douglas Slocombe | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Roy Gough | Still Photographer |
