Movie

The Rake's Progress

“The private life of a magnificent heel...who brought out the woman in women!”

★ 6.8(13)19451h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Sidney Gilliat
Release date: 1945-12-06
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: J. Arthur Rank Organisation

About The Rake's Progress

The Rake's Progress is a 1945 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Sidney Gilliat, starring Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer and Godfrey Tearle. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rake's Progress in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.

Cast

Rex Harrison

Vivian Kenway

Lilli Palmer

Rikki Krausner

Godfrey Tearle

Colonel Robert Kenway

Griffith Jones

Sandy Duncan

Margaret Johnston

Jennifer Calthorp

Guy Middleton

Fogroy

Jean Kent

Jill Duncan

Marie Lohr

Lady Angela Parks

David Horne

Sir John Brockley

Garry Marsh

Sir Hubert Parks

Alan Wheatley

Edwards

Joan Hickson

Miss Parker

Themes & keywords

aristocratenglishman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rake's Progress in Canada?+

The Rake's Progress is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Rake's Progress on Netflix?+

The Rake's Progress is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Rake's Progress?+

The Rake's Progress has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Rake's Progress?+

The Rake's Progress stars Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer, Godfrey Tearle, Griffith Jones and Margaret Johnston.

When did The Rake's Progress come out?+

The Rake's Progress is a 1945 movie directed by Sidney Gilliat.

What genre is The Rake's Progress?+

The Rake's Progress is Drama film.

Who directed The Rake's Progress?+

The Rake's Progress was directed by Sidney Gilliat.