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I Thank a Fool

  • 1962
  • Approved
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
518
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Susan Hayward and Peter Finch in I Thank a Fool (1962)
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CrimeDrama

After prosecuting a doctor for mercy killing, a district-attorney hires the same doctor to care for his mentally ill wife.After prosecuting a doctor for mercy killing, a district-attorney hires the same doctor to care for his mentally ill wife.After prosecuting a doctor for mercy killing, a district-attorney hires the same doctor to care for his mentally ill wife.

  • Director
    • Robert Stevens
  • Writers
    • Karl Tunberg
    • Audrey Erskine-Lindop
  • Stars
    • Susan Hayward
    • Peter Finch
    • Diane Cilento
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    518
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Stevens
    • Writers
      • Karl Tunberg
      • Audrey Erskine-Lindop
    • Stars
      • Susan Hayward
      • Peter Finch
      • Diane Cilento
    • 20User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast27

    Susan Hayward
    Susan Hayward
    • Christine Allison aka Garden
    Peter Finch
    Peter Finch
    • Stephen Dane
    Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento
    • Liane Dane
    Cyril Cusack
    Cyril Cusack
    • Captain Ferris
    Kieron Moore
    Kieron Moore
    • Roscoe
    Richard Wattis
    Richard Wattis
    • Ebblington
    Athene Seyler
    Athene Seyler
    • Aunt Heather Chandler
    Miriam Karlin
    Miriam Karlin
    • Woman in the Black Maria
    Laurence Naismith
    Laurence Naismith
    • O'Grady
    J.G. Devlin
    J.G. Devlin
    • Coroner
    Clive Morton
    Clive Morton
    • Judge
    Richard Leech
    Richard Leech
    • Irish Doctor
    Brenda de Banzie
    Brenda de Banzie
    • Nurse Drew
    Edwin Apps
    Edwin Apps
    • Junior Counsel
    • (uncredited)
    Grace Arnold
    Grace Arnold
    • 2nd Wardress
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Benham
    Joan Benham
    • Restaurant Manager
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Beradi
    • Barrister
    • (uncredited)
    Ernest Blyth
    • Court Official
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Stevens
    • Writers
      • Karl Tunberg
      • Audrey Erskine-Lindop
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews20

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    • Trivia
      This project was announced by Hedda Hopper in her column in the Los Angeles Times of August 20, 1957. It was originally to star Inger Stevens and be directed by Peter Glenville, but both dropped out; then it was announced as a vehicle for Ingrid Bergman. The producer was to be Sol C. Siegel.
    • Goofs
      While running across Ireland, Susan Hayward's high heeled shoes suddenly become sensible flat soled brogans while she's climbing over the rocks.
    • Quotes
      • Sleazy Doctor: Most of my patients are women. They pay in cash, or kind. No trouble with the charming tax. You'll find me easy to get on with. I like redheads.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Hollywood Mouth (2008)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 14, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Llanto del corazón
    • Filming locations
      • Crookhaven, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Eaton Productions
      • De Grunwald Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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