Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964)
Seance on a Wet Afternoon is a 1964 crime movie directed by Bryan Forbes, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Kim Stanley, Richard Attenborough and Margaret Lacey.
Working-class British housewife Myra Savage reinvents herself as a medium, holding seances in the sitting room of her home with the hidden assistance of her under-employed, asthmatic husband, Billy. In an attempt to enhance her credibility as a psychic, Myra hatches an elaborate, ill-conceived plot to kidnap a wealthy couple's young daughter so that she can then help the police "find" the missing girl.
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What is Seance on a Wet Afternoon about?
Working-class British housewife Myra Savage reinvents herself as a medium, holding seances in the sitting room of her home with the hidden assistance of her under-employed, asthmatic husband, Billy. In an attempt to enhance her credibility as a psychic, Myra hatches an elaborate, ill-conceived plot to kidnap a wealthy couple's young daughter so that she can then help the police "find" the missing girl.
When was Seance on a Wet Afternoon released?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon was released on 19 June 1964.
How long is Seance on a Wet Afternoon?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon runs 1h 56m.
Who made Seance on a Wet Afternoon?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon was directed by Bryan Forbes.
Where can I watch Seance on a Wet Afternoon?
Seance on a Wet Afternoon is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch Seance on a Wet Afternoon
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Cast
- Kim Stanley as Myra
- Richard Attenborough as Bill
- Margaret Lacey as Woman at first Seance
- Marie Burke as Woman at first Seance
- Maria Kazan as Woman at first Seance
- Lionel Gamlin as Man at Seances
- Marian Spencer as Mrs. Wintry
- Godfrey James as Mrs. Clayton's Chauffeur
- Judith Donner as Amanda
- Ronald Hines as Policeman outside Clayton's
- Hajni Biro as Maid at Clayton's
- Mark Eden as Mr. Clayton