Lease of Life
Lease of Life (1954) is a drama, directed by Charles Frend. It stars Robert Donat and Kay Walsh. It dwells on human resilience in the face of illness. The 94-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.
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What Lease of Life Is About
William Thorne is the vicar of a small village. He leads a modest life. He lives with his wife Vera. Their daughter Susan is drawn to music. Thorne has given himself to the work of the parish. He is close to the people of the village. One day he gets news about his health. He learns he does not have long to live. The news sets him thinking. He questions the order he has kept for years. He begins to speak more openly and with more nerve. What he says affects the people around him. His daughter’s musical training is also before the family. Thorne decides how to use the time he has left. The film treats the news of death as an awakening. Robert Donat and Kay Walsh appear in the ninety four minute film, a British production Charles Frend finished in 1954.
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What is Lease of Life about?
William Thorne is the vicar of a small village. He leads a modest life.
Where can I watch Lease of Life?
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How long is Lease of Life?
Lease of Life runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).
When did Lease of Life come out?
Lease of Life was released in 1954.
Who directed Lease of Life?
Lease of Life was directed by Charles Frend.
Who stars in Lease of Life?
Lease of Life stars Robert Donat, Kay Walsh, Denholm Elliott, Adrienne Corri.
What is Lease of Life's rating?
Lease of Life holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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