Lease of Life (1954)

Name: Lease of Life
Genre: Drama
Released: 1954-10-18
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Robert Donat, Kay Walsh, Denholm Elliott, Adrienne Corri, Walter Fitzgerald

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.

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Released 1954-10-18 · 94 min · Drama

Directed by Charles Frend

Cast

Robert Donat as Rev William Thorne
Kay Walsh as Mrs. Vera Thorne
Denholm Elliott as Martin Blake
Adrienne Corri as Susan Thorne
Walter Fitzgerald as The Dean
Reginald Beckwith as Journalist Foley
Vida Hope as Mrs. Sproatley
Cyril Raymond as Headmaster
Russell Waters as Russell
Richard Wattis as Solicitor
Beckett Bould as Mr. Sproatley
Robert Sandford as Boy with Book
Frank Atkinson as Verger
Alan Webb as Dr. Pembury
Frederick Piper as Jeweller