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.
- Released
- 1954-10-18
- Genres
- Drama
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Charles Frend
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 from 8 votes
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