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Lease of Life (1954)

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

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.

Release: 1954-10-18
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: 7.4 / 10
Cast
Robert Donat
Robert Donat
Rev William Thorne
Kay Walsh
Kay Walsh
Mrs. Vera Thorne
Denholm Elliott
Denholm Elliott
Martin Blake
Adrienne Corri
Adrienne Corri
Susan Thorne
Walter Fitzgerald
Walter Fitzgerald
The Dean
Reginald Beckwith
Reginald Beckwith
Journalist Foley
Vida Hope
Vida Hope
Mrs. Sproatley
Cyril Raymond
Cyril Raymond
Headmaster
Russell Waters
Russell Waters
Russell
Richard Wattis
Richard Wattis
Solicitor
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Beckett Bould
Mr. Sproatley
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Robert Sandford
Boy with Book
Frank Atkinson
Frank Atkinson
Verger
Alan Webb
Alan Webb
Dr. Pembury
Frederick Piper
Frederick Piper
Jeweller
Richard Leech
Richard Leech
Carter
Edie Martin
Edie Martin
Miss Calthorp's Friend
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Mark Daly
Spooner