Lease of Life
"A picture for every man who has a woman - for every woman who believes in one man."
Originally released in 1954. Lease of Life is a drama film. directed by Charles Frend.
Starring Robert Donat, Kay Walsh, and Denholm Elliott
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lease of Life about?
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.
Who directed Lease of Life?
Lease of Life was directed by Charles Frend.
How long is Lease of Life?
Lease of Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Lease of Life released?
Lease of Life was released on October 18, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lease of Life?
The main cast of Lease of Life includes Robert Donat, Kay Walsh, Denholm Elliott, Adrienne Corri, Walter Fitzgerald.