Lease of Life
18/10/1954
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.
Movie Information
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
Richard Leech
as Carter
Edie Martin
as Miss Calthorp's Friend
Mark Daly
as Spooner
Lockwood West
as Bookdealer
John Salew
as Sproatley's Doctor
Jean Anderson
as Miss Calthorp
Mark Dignam
as Mr. Black
Charles Saynor
as The Policeman
Sheila Raynor
as Mistress of Ceremonies
Ernest Blyth
as Cathedral Congregation Member (uncredited)
Mandy Harper
as Child on Bus (uncredited)
Richard Neller
as Member of Congregation (uncredited)
Jim Brady
as Engine Driver (uncredited)
