I Thank a Fool
"Who is Fool? The Woman Who Would Kill for Love? The Wife Who Would Give Her Life for Her Love? Or the Husband Who Would Look "Elsewhere" for Love?"
Originally released in 1962. I Thank a Fool is a drama film. directed by Robert Stevens.
Starring Susan Hayward, Peter Finch, and Diane Cilento
Synopsis
After mercifully killing her terminally ill lover, Dr. Christine Allison loses her medical license and spends two years in prison. Once she has completed her sentence, the lawyer who prosecuted Christine, Stephen Dane, hires her to care for his emotionally unstable wife, Liane. Christine takes the job, but when Liane's allegedly dead father reappears, Christine sets out to reveal the family's dark secrets.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Susan Hayward
as Christine Allison
Peter Finch
as Stephen Dane
Diane Cilento
as Liane Dane
Cyril Cusack
as Captain Ferris
Kieron Moore
as Roscoe
Richard Wattis
as Ebblington
Athene Seyler
as Aunt Heather Chandler
Miriam Karlin
as Woman in the Black Maria
Laurence Naismith
as O'Grady
J.G. Devlin
as Coroner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- De Grunwald Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Thank a Fool about?
After mercifully killing her terminally ill lover, Dr. Christine Allison loses her medical license and spends two years in prison. Once she has completed her sentence, the lawyer who prosecuted Chr...
Who directed I Thank a Fool?
I Thank a Fool was directed by Robert Stevens.
How long is I Thank a Fool?
I Thank a Fool has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was I Thank a Fool released?
I Thank a Fool was released on September 14, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Thank a Fool?
The main cast of I Thank a Fool includes Susan Hayward, Peter Finch, Diane Cilento, Cyril Cusack, Kieron Moore.