I Thank a Fool (1962)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 40min
- Crime, Drama
- 14 Sep 1962 (USA)
- Movie
After prosecuting a doctor for mercy killing, a district-attorney hires the same doctor to care for his mentally ill wife.
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Cast
| Susan Hayward | ... |
Christine Allison aka Garden
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| Peter Finch | ... |
Stephen Dane
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| Diane Cilento | ... |
Liane Dane
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| Cyril Cusack | ... |
Captain Ferris
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| Kieron Moore | ... |
Roscoe
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| Richard Wattis | ... |
Ebblington
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| Athene Seyler | ... |
Aunt Heather Chandler
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| Miriam Karlin | ... |
Woman in the Black Maria
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| Laurence Naismith | ... |
O'Grady
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| J.G. Devlin | ... |
Coroner
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| Clive Morton | ... |
Judge
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| Richard Leech | ... |
Irish Doctor
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| Brenda de Banzie | ... |
Nurse Drew
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| Yolande Turner | ... |
Polly
(as Yolande Finch)
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Marguerite Brennan | ... |
Irish Barmaid
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| Judith Furse | ... |
1st Wardress
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| Peter Sallis | ... |
Sleazy Doctor
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| Joan Benham | ... |
Restaurant Manager
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| Joan Hickson | ... |
Landlady
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| Edwin Apps | ... |
Junior Counsel (uncredited)
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| Grace Arnold | ... |
2nd Wardress (uncredited)
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Paul Beradi | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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Ernest Blyth | ... |
Court Official (uncredited)
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Donald Gray | ... |
Polly's Husband (uncredited)
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| Guy Standeven | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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| Peter Vaughan | ... |
Police Inspector (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Marquee Observor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Stevens | ||
Written by
| Audrey Erskine-Lindop | ... | (novel) |
| Karl Tunberg | ... | () |
Produced by
| Anatole de Grunwald | ... | producer |
| Roy Parkinson | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Ron Goodwin | ||
Cinematography by
| Harry Waxman | ||
Editing by
| Frank Clarke | ||
Editorial Department
| Philip Barnikel | ... | assembly editor |
| Joan Bridge | ... | color consultant |
| Jim Atkinson | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Irene Howard | ||
Production Design by
| Sean Kenny | ||
Set Decoration by
| Pamela Cornell | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Elizabeth Haffenden | ||
Makeup Department
| Joan Johnstone | ... | hairdresser |
| Tony Sforzini | ... | make-up |
| Jock Alexander | ... | assistant make-up (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Basil Somner | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Tomblin | ... | assistant director (as Dave Tomblin) |
| Derek Parr | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Tony Wallis | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John Bigg | ... | property buyer (uncredited) |
| John Biggs | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Pamela Cornell | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Colin Grimes | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Bob Hedges | ... | chargehand props (uncredited) |
| Michael Knight | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| John McCarthy | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Alan Tomkins | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gordon Daniel | ... | sound editor |
| J.B. Smith | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Cyril Swern | ... | sound recordist |
| A.W. Watkins | ... | recording supervisor |
| Bill Baldwin | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Peter Martingell | ... | sound maintenance (uncredited) |
| Ron Matthews | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Tom Howard | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Douglas Adamsson | ... | photographer: second unit |
| Jack Lowin | ... | camera operator |
| Chic Anstiss | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Davis Boulton | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Leslie Kelly | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Mike Rutter | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dora Lloyd | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Charles Monet | ... | wardrobe master (uncredited) |
| Dolly Smith | ... | wardrobe mistress (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Ted Wallis | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ron Goodwin | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty Harley | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| John Ferris | ... | location cashier (uncredited) |
| Robin Grocott | ... | publicity director (uncredited) |
| Paul Mills | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| T. Wilkie | ... | rigger (uncredited) |
| Elisabeth Woodthorpe | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (United States) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1972) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2012) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- MGM (1962) (Portugal) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chambers & Partners (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dr Christine Allison's employed by an attorney who'd formerly prosecuted her on charges of euthanasia to watch over his mentally ill wife. Written by Kelly |
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| Taglines | Trapped...Between a New Love And an Old Crime! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This project was announced by Hedda Hopper in her column in the Los Angeles Times of August 20, 1957. It was originally to star Inger Stevens and be directed by Peter Glenville, but both dropped out; then it was announced as a vehicle for Ingrid Bergman. The producer was to be Sol C. Siegel. See more » |
| Goofs | While running across Ireland, Susan Hayward's high heeled shoes suddenly become sensible flat soled brogans while she's climbing over the rocks. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Hollywood Mouth (2008). See more » |