Seance on a Wet Afternoon
"Was it magic... Or murder they planned?"
Originally released in 1964. Seance on a Wet Afternoon is a crime/thriller film. directed by Bryan Forbes.
Starring Kim Stanley, Richard Attenborough, and Margaret Lacey
Synopsis
Working-class British housewife Myra Savage reinvents herself as a medium, holding seances in the sitting room of her home with the hidden assistance of her under-employed, asthmatic husband, Billy. In an attempt to enhance her credibility as a psychic, Myra hatches an elaborate, ill-conceived plot to kidnap a wealthy couple's young daughter so that she can then help the police "find" the missing girl.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 19, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (112 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kim Stanley
as Myra
Richard Attenborough
as Bill
Margaret Lacey
as Woman at first Seance
Marie Burke
as Woman at first Seance
Maria Kazan
as Woman at first Seance
Lionel Gamlin
as Man at Seances
Marian Spencer
as Mrs. Wintry
Godfrey James
as Mrs. Clayton's Chauffeur
Judith Donner
as Amanda
Ronald Hines
as Policeman outside Clayton's
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Allied Film Makers
- Beaver Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seance on a Wet Afternoon about?
Working-class British housewife Myra Savage reinvents herself as a medium, holding seances in the sitting room of her home with the hidden assistance of her under-employed, asthmatic husband, Billy...
Who directed Seance on a Wet Afternoon?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon was directed by Bryan Forbes.
How long is Seance on a Wet Afternoon?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Seance on a Wet Afternoon released?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon was released on June 19, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Seance on a Wet Afternoon?
The main cast of Seance on a Wet Afternoon includes Kim Stanley, Richard Attenborough, Margaret Lacey, Marie Burke, Maria Kazan.
Is Seance on a Wet Afternoon worth watching?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 112 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.