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Seance on a Wet Afternoon
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Seance on a Wet Afternoon

1964-06-19 · 116 min · ★ 7.3

Crime · Thriller · Drama

Working-class British housewife Myra Savage reinvents herself as a medium, holding seances in the sitting room of her home with the hidden assistance of her under-employed, asthmatic husband, Billy. In an attempt to enhance her credibility as a psychic, Myra hatches an elaborate, ill-conceived plot to kidnap a wealthy couple's young daughter so that she can then help the police "find" the missing girl.

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Directors
Bryan Forbes
Production companies
Allied Film Makers, Beaver Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim StanleyKim StanleyMyra
Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughBill
Margaret LaceyMargaret LaceyWoman at first Seance
Marie BurkeMarie BurkeWoman at first Seance
Maria KazanWoman at first Seance
Lionel GamlinMan at Seances
Marian SpencerMarian SpencerMrs. Wintry
Godfrey JamesGodfrey JamesMrs. Clayton's Chauffeur
Judith DonnerAmanda
Ronald HinesRonald HinesPoliceman outside Clayton's
Hajni BiroMaid at Clayton's
Mark EdenMark EdenMr. Clayton
Nanette NewmanNanette NewmanMrs. Clayton
Diana LambertMr. Clayton's Secretary
Frank SinguineauBus Conductor
Gerald SimGerald SimBeedle
Stanley MorganMan in Trilby
Maggie RennieMaggie RennieWoman at Second Seance
Michael LeesMichael LeesPlain Clothes Policeman
Patrick MageePatrick MageeWalsh

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