I Thank a Fool
1962, English. Directed by Robert Stevens.
Who is Fool? The Woman Who Would Kill for Love? The Wife Who Would Give Her Life for Her Love? Or the Husband Who Would Look "Elsewhere" for Love?
After mercifully killing her terminally ill lover, Dr. Christine Allison loses her medical license and spends two years in prison. Once she has completed her sentence, the lawyer who prosecuted Christine, Stephen Dane, hires her to care for his emotionally unstable wife, Liane. Christine takes the job, but when Liane's allegedly dead father reappears, Christine sets out to reveal the family's dark secrets.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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I Thank a Fool is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert StevensDirector
- Susan HaywardChristine Allison
- Peter FinchStephen Dane
- Diane CilentoLiane Dane
- Cyril CusackCaptain Ferris
- Kieron MooreRoscoe
- Richard WattisEbblington
- Athene SeylerAunt Heather Chandler
- Miriam KarlinWoman in the Black Maria
- Laurence NaismithO'Grady
- J.G. DevlinCoroner
- Clive MortonJudge
- Richard LeechIrish Doctor
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1962
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Karl Tunberg
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I Thank a Fool: quick answers
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How long is I Thank a Fool?
I Thank a Fool runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does I Thank a Fool have a post-credits scene?
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I Thank a Fool parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Thank a Fool is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Thank a Fool on?
I Thank a Fool is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Thank a Fool?
If you liked I Thank a Fool, try The Reckless Moment, The Quiller Memorandum, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed I Thank a Fool?
I Thank a Fool (1962) was directed by Robert Stevens and stars Susan Hayward, Peter Finch, Diane Cilento.