The Rake's Progress (1945)
The private life of a magnificent heel...who brought out the woman in women!
Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.
Director: Sidney Gilliat
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 6, 1945
Cast
- Rex Harrison - Vivian Kenway
- Lilli Palmer - Rikki Krausner
- Godfrey Tearle - Colonel Robert Kenway
- Griffith Jones - Sandy Duncan
- Margaret Johnston - Jennifer Calthorp
- Guy Middleton - Fogroy
- Jean Kent - Jill Duncan
- Marie Lohr - Lady Angela Parks
- David Horne - Sir John Brockley
- Garry Marsh - Sir Hubert Parks
Screenplay
- Sidney Gilliat (Screenplay)
- Val Valentine (Story)
- Frank Launder (Screenplay)
Music: William Alwyn
Cinematography: Wilkie Cooper
Editing: Thelma Connell
Production: J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
aristocrat, englishman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rake's Progress about?
- Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.
- Who directed The Rake's Progress?
- The Rake's Progress was directed by Sidney Gilliat.
- Who stars in The Rake's Progress?
- The Rake's Progress stars Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer, Godfrey Tearle, Griffith Jones, Margaret Johnston, Guy Middleton.
- How long is The Rake's Progress?
- The Rake's Progress has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Rake's Progress?
- The Rake's Progress is a Drama film.
- Where was The Rake's Progress produced?
- The Rake's Progress was produced in United Kingdom.