The Whisperers (1967)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 46min
- Drama
- 18 Jul 1967 (West Germany)
- Movie
Elderly Mrs. Ross lives alone in her meager flat, scraping by on government assistance even as she claims to have great wealth. After finding stolen money she is victimized, making it necessary to find her support in her declining years.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Edith Evans | ... |
Mrs. Ross
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| Nanette Newman | ... |
The Girl Upstairs
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| Harry Baird | ... |
The Man Upstairs
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Jack Austin | ... |
Police Sergeant
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| Gerald Sim | ... |
Mr. Conrad
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| Lionel Gamlin | ... |
Mr. Conrad's Colleague
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Glen Farmer | ... |
1st Redeemer
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Oliver MacGreevy | ... |
2nd Redeemer
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| Ronald Fraser | ... |
Charlie Ross
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| Kenneth Griffith | ... |
Mr. Weaver
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| Avis Bunnage | ... |
Mrs. Noonan
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| John Orchard | ... |
Grogan
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Peter Thompson | ... |
Publican
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Sarah Forbes | ... |
Mrs. Ross When Young
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| Penny Spencer | ... |
Mavis Noonan
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Kaplan Kaye | ... |
Jimmie Noonan
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| Michael Robbins | ... |
Mr. Noonan
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| Frank Singuineau | ... |
Negro Doctor
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Michael Francis | ... |
Plain-Clothes Policeman
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Shona Lesley | ... |
Nurse
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Helen Fleming | ... |
Nurse
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| Rosemary Lord | ... |
Nurse
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| Beth Owen | ... |
Nurse
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Roy Herrick | ... |
Young Doctor
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| Robin Bailey | ... |
Psychiatrist
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| Eric Portman | ... |
Archie Ross
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George Spence | ... |
Caretaker
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| Leonard Rossiter | ... |
Assistance Board Officer
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| Margaret Tyzack | ... |
Hospital Almoner
(as Margaret Tyzak)
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Terry Eliot | ... |
Nurse
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| George Hilsdon | ... |
Ticket Collector
(as George Hillsden)
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| Clare Kelly | ... |
Prostitute
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Charlie Bird | ... |
Man in N.A.B. Office
(as Charles Bird)
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Max Bacon | ... |
Mr. Fish
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| Robert Russell | ... |
Andy
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Max Rawnsley | ... |
Man in Street
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Allan O'Keefe | ... |
1st Attacker
(as Alan O'Keefe also)
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Francis Flynn | ... |
2nd Attacker
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| Michael Lees | ... |
1st Young Man
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Tom Kempinski | ... |
2nd Young Man
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Roy Maxwell | ... |
3rd Young Man
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Vi Delmar | ... |
Visitor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bryan Forbes | ||
Written by
| Robert Nicolson | ... | (novel) |
| Bryan Forbes | ... | (written for the screen by) |
Produced by
| Michael Laughlin | ... | producer (as Michael S. Laughlin) |
| Jack Rix | ... | associate producer |
| Ronald Shedlo | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Barry | ||
Cinematography by
| Gerry Turpin | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Anthony Harvey | ||
Editorial Department
| Denis Whitehouse | ... | assistant editor |
| Lucy O'Sullivan | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Weston Drury Jr. | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Julie Harris | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Basil Newall | ... | makeup artist |
| Barbara Ritchie | ... | hairdresser |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Christopher Dryhurst | ... | assistant director |
| Ray Freeborn | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Michael Guest | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Dickie Bamber | ... | props (as Richard Bamber) |
| George Hill | ... | construction manager |
| Peter James | ... | set dressing |
| Ray Simm | ... | sets designer |
| Alfred Waye | ... | props |
| E.W. Brister | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Tommy Davies | ... | stand-by props (uncredited) |
| Jim Morahan | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ken Barker | ... | sound recordist |
| Bill Daniels | ... | sound recordist |
| Janet Davidson | ... | dubbing editor |
| Gus Lloyd | ... | sound assistant |
| Malcolm Davies | ... | additionnal sound (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ted Lockhart | ... | camera grips |
| Michael Sarafian | ... | camera assistant |
| Ronnie Taylor | ... | camera operator (as Ronald Taylor) |
| George Courtney Ward | ... | stills |
| Michael Garfath | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dorothy Edwards | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Ben Foster | ... | wardrobe master |
Location Management
| Teresa Bolland | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John Barry | ... | conductor / music arranger |
| Sidney Margo | ... | music contractor (uncredited) |
| John Scott | ... | musician: flute, saxophone (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Daniels | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Robert Ellis | ... | titles |
| John L. Hargreaves | ... | assistant to producer |
| Bryan Forbes | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Noreen Hipwell | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Chris Nixon | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Edna Tromans | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1967) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1967) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1967) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Lopert Pictures Corporation (1967) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1967) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1967) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- United Artists (1970) (France) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1996) (United States) (video)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- C.T.S. Studios (music recording studio)
- Workshop for the Elderly (producers' acknowledgement with thanks for co-operation)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
76 year old Margaret Ross lives in a run-down flat, is all alone in the world. Despite being a bright, she's not totally right in mind. She has delusions, the most common is her neighbours are listening to her through the building's pipes. Following a being hospitalised, Margaret isn't capable of managing herself, lMr. Conrad, who has taken a liking to her, takes it upon himself to ensure she's taken care of. As such, the authorities go looking for her husband, Archie, but as she's been alone - with the whispers - will it bring her happiness? Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | The Whisperers, who are they? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The director Bryan Forbes and Nanette Newman, who played the upstairs neighbor, were husband and wife. See more » |
| Goofs | The old kitchen curtain is shown in scene after Archie leaves, while Margaret is moping around the apartment. The new curtains are shown again after she returns from seeing Mr. Conrad at the National Assistance Board. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of The Whisperers (1961). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Shall We Gather at the River? See more » |
| Quotes |
Mrs. Ross:
Are you there? See more » |