The Whisperers (1967)
Margaret Ross is an impoverished old woman who lives alone in a seedy apartment and enjoys a rich fantasy life as an heiress. One day she discovers stolen money hidden by her son and believes her fantasy has come true.
Director: Bryan Forbes
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: July 18, 1967
Cast
- Edith Evans - Mrs Ross
- Eric Portman - Archie Ross
- Ronald Fraser - Charlie Ross
- Nanette Newman - The Girl Upstairs
- Harry Baird - The Man Upstairs
- Jack Austin - Police Sargeant
- Gerald Sim - Mr. Conrad
- Lionel Gamlin - Mr. Conrad's Colleague
- Oliver MacGreevy - 2nd Redeemer
- Kenneth Griffith - Mr. Weaver
Screenplay
- Bryan Forbes (Screenplay)
- Robert Nicolson (Novel)
Music: John Barry
Cinematography: Gerry Turpin
Editing: Anthony Harvey
Production: United Artists, Pinewood Films, Pinewood Studios (LK), C.T.S. Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
based on novel or book, stolen money, radio, poverty, old lady, free cinema, state welfare, lancashire, elderly lady, old age, madurez
More Films by Director: Bryan Forbes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Whisperers about?
- Margaret Ross is an impoverished old woman who lives alone in a seedy apartment and enjoys a rich fantasy life as an heiress. One day she discovers stolen money hidden by her son and believes her fantasy has come true.
- Who directed The Whisperers?
- The Whisperers was directed by Bryan Forbes.
- Who stars in The Whisperers?
- The Whisperers stars Edith Evans, Eric Portman, Ronald Fraser, Nanette Newman, Harry Baird, Jack Austin.
- How long is The Whisperers?
- The Whisperers has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Whisperers?
- The Whisperers is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Whisperers produced?
- The Whisperers was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Whisperers?
- The themes of The Whisperers include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.