Life in Her Hands
1951, English. Directed by Philip Leacock.
A woman blames herself for her husband's death. To overcome her grief and her guilt she becomes a nurse but then a patient dies while under her care.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Life in Her Hands is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 June 1951
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Monica Dickens, Anthony Steven
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Life in Her Hands runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
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Life in Her Hands is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life in Her Hands?
If you liked Life in Her Hands, try Alex of Venice, The Truth About Emanuel, The Nest.
Who directed Life in Her Hands?
Life in Her Hands (1951) was directed by Philip Leacock and stars Kathleen Byron, Bernadette O'Farrell, Jacqueline Charles.