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Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964)

115 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   5 November 1964 (USA)
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A psychic convinces her weak-willed husband to kidnap the child of a wealthy couple, so she can use her abilities to locate the child and thus achieve fame.

Director:

Bryan Forbes

Writers:

Bryan Forbes (screenplay), Mark McShane (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kim Stanley ...
Myra Savage
Margaret Lacey Margaret Lacey ...
Woman at First Seance
Marie Burke Marie Burke ...
Woman at First Seance
Maria Kazan Maria Kazan ...
Woman at First Seance
Lionel Gamlin Lionel Gamlin ...
Man at Seances
Marian Spencer Marian Spencer ...
Mrs. Wintry
Richard Attenborough ...
Billy Savage
Godfrey James Godfrey James ...
Mrs. Clayton's Chauffeur
Judith Donner Judith Donner ...
Amanda Clayton
Ronald Hines Ronald Hines ...
Policeman Outside Clayton's
Hajni Biro Hajni Biro ...
Maid at Clayton's
Mark Eden Mark Eden ...
Charles Clayton
Nanette Newman Nanette Newman ...
Mrs. Clayton
Diana Lambert Diana Lambert ...
Sheila - Mr. Clayton's Secretary
Frank Singuineau Frank Singuineau ...
Bus Conductor
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Storyline

Myra, a self-styled psychic in London, concocts a scheme to gain celebrity. She convinces Billy, her weak-willed husband, to kidnap the young daughter of wealthy parents. She and Billy will demand money, and then she will go to the parents with extra-sensory messages that will help the police find the child and the ransom. The plan unfolds beautifully, except that after her first visit to the parents, the police want to check her out. He's scared. As her delusions worsen, Bill realizes Myra may not want the child found alive. Behind it all is also the death at birth, years before, of their only child, whom they've named Arthur and who is Myra's contact with the beyond. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

An einem trüben Nachmittag See more »

Box Office

Budget:

£143,000 (estimated)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

During filming, Richard Attenborough developed kidney stones and was unable to work for an entire day. Since filming was on such a tight schedule, director Bryan Forbes got into costume played his role for some shots. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: As Myra looks outwards through the rain spattered window of a child's nursery, the rain falls unnaturally onto the panes - in two bursts - as though it were sprays from a hose or watering can. See more »

Quotes

Myra Savage: So bright after a séance. Brightness just seems to fall from the air.
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Connections

References West Side Story (1961) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hear my Prayer"
Written by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Played by George Thalben-Ball (as Sir George Thalben-Ball) (organ)
Sung by Ernest Lough See more »