

Lease of Life
“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.
Director
Charles FrendWriters
Cast

Robert Donat
Rev William Thorne

Kay Walsh
Mrs. Vera Thorne

Denholm Elliott
Martin Blake

Adrienne Corri
Susan Thorne

Walter Fitzgerald
The Dean

Reginald Beckwith
Journalist Foley

Vida Hope
Mrs. Sproatley

Cyril Raymond
Headmaster

Russell Waters
Russell

Richard Wattis
Solicitor
Beckett Bould
Mr. Sproatley
Robert Sandford
Boy with Book

Frank Atkinson
Verger

Alan Webb
Dr. Pembury

Frederick Piper
Jeweller

Richard Leech
Carter

Edie Martin
Miss Calthorp's Friend
Mark Daly
Spooner

Lockwood West
Bookdealer

John Salew
Sproatley's Doctor