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The Whisperers

  • 1967
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.8K
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Edith Evans in The Whisperers (1967)
Drama

A lonely elderly Englishwoman talks to herself and hears voices talking about her.A lonely elderly Englishwoman talks to herself and hears voices talking about her.A lonely elderly Englishwoman talks to herself and hears voices talking about her.

  • Director
    • Bryan Forbes
  • Writers
    • Robert Nicolson
    • Bryan Forbes
  • Stars
    • Edith Evans
    • Nanette Newman
    • Harry Baird
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bryan Forbes
    • Writers
      • Robert Nicolson
      • Bryan Forbes
    • Stars
      • Edith Evans
      • Nanette Newman
      • Harry Baird
    • 45User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 9 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Top Cast42

    Edith Evans
    Edith Evans
    • Mrs. Ross
    Nanette Newman
    Nanette Newman
    • The Girl Upstairs
    Harry Baird
    Harry Baird
    • The Man Upstairs
    Jack Austin
    • Police Sergeant
    Gerald Sim
    Gerald Sim
    • Mr. Conrad
    Lionel Gamlin
    Lionel Gamlin
    • Mr. Conrad's Colleague
    Glen Farmer
    • 1st Redeemer
    Oliver MacGreevy
    • 2nd Redeemer
    Ronald Fraser
    Ronald Fraser
    • Charlie Ross
    Kenneth Griffith
    Kenneth Griffith
    • Mr. Weaver
    Avis Bunnage
    Avis Bunnage
    • Mrs. Noonan
    John Orchard
    John Orchard
    • Grogan
    Peter Thompson
    • Publican
    Sarah Forbes
    • Mrs. Ross When Young
    Penny Spencer
    Penny Spencer
    • Mavis Noonan
    Kaplan Kaye
    • Jimmie Noonan
    Michael Robbins
    Michael Robbins
    • Mr. Noonan
    Frank Singuineau
    Frank Singuineau
    • Negro Doctor
    • Director
      • Bryan Forbes
    • Writers
      • Robert Nicolson
      • Bryan Forbes
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews45

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The director Bryan Forbes and Nanette Newman, who played the upstairs neighbor, were husband and wife.
    • Goofs
      The old kitchen curtain is shown in scene after Archie leaves, while Margaret is moping around the apartment. The new curtains are shown again after she returns from seeing Mr. Conrad at the National Assistance Board.
    • Quotes
      • Archie Ross: What kind of job might it be, sir?
      • Mr. Conrad: Doorman at a cinema.
      • Archie Ross: Oh, wonderful. Nice and healthy and in the open.
      • Mr. Conrad: The healthiest jobs, Mr. Ross, are the ones you keep.
    • Connections
      Featured in The New Cinema (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      Shall We Gather at the River?
      (uncredited)
      Written by Robert Lowry
      Performed by Edith Evans and mission attendees

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 18, 1967 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Šaptači
    • Filming locations
      • Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Seven Pines
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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