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Séance on a Wet Afternoon
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Synopsis
Kim Stanley plays a crooked medium who has become slightly unhinged since the death of her son. Craving money and publicity, she concocts a scheme with her weak-willed husband (Richard Attenborough). The pair will kidnap a wealthy young girl, collect the ransom, then use her "powers" to help the parents locate the child. The scheme falls apart, but not in the way that anyone might expect. Adapted by director Bryan Forbes from a novel by Mark McShane, Seance on a Wet Afternoon is a compelling psychological melodrama made doubly powerful by Stanley's mesmerizing performance. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Arnold Bell Mr. Weaver
Judith Donner Amanda Clayton
Mark Eden Charles Clayton
Lionel Gamlin Man at Seances
Maria Kazan Woman at first Seance
Margaret Lacey Woman at first Seance
Patrick Magee Supt. Walsh
Nanette Newman Mrs. Clayton
Frank Singuineau Bus Conductor
Gerald Sim Sgt. Beedle
Marian Spencer Mrs. Wintry
Kim Stanley Myra Savage
Richard Attenborough Billy Savage
Maggie McGrath Woman at 2nd Seance

Production Crew

Ray Simm Art Director
Mark McShane Book Author
David Harcourt Camera Operator
Gerry Turpin Cinematographer
John Barry Composer (Music Score)
Bryan Forbes Director
Derek York Editor
Stuart Freeborn Makeup
John Barry Musical Direction/Supervision
Bryan Forbes Producer
Jack Rix Producer
Richard Attenborough Producer
Bryan Forbes Screenwriter
Peter James Set Designer
Year: 1964
Runtime: 114
Country: UK
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Allied Film Makers
J. Arthur Rank Productions

Release
by J. Arthur Rank Productions

Awards
1964 - Best Picture - National Board of Review
1964 - Best Picture - National Board of Review