Lease of Life
1954, English. Directed by Charles Frend.
A picture for every man who has a woman - for every woman who believes in one man.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Charles FrendDirector
- Robert DonatRev William Thorne
- Kay WalshMrs. Vera Thorne
- Denholm ElliottMartin Blake
- Adrienne CorriSusan Thorne
- Walter FitzgeraldThe Dean
- Reginald BeckwithJournalist Foley
- Vida HopeMrs. Sproatley
- Cyril RaymondHeadmaster
- Russell WatersRussell
- Richard WattisSolicitor
- Beckett BouldMr. Sproatley
- Robert SandfordBoy with Book
Details
- Released
- 18 October 1954
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Eric Ambler
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Lease of Life runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Lease of Life is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Lease of Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 October 1954. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lease of Life?
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Who directed Lease of Life?
Lease of Life (1954) was directed by Charles Frend and stars Robert Donat, Kay Walsh, Denholm Elliott.