Movie

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?”

★ 6.1(7)19621h 40m

Drama

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Director: Robert Stevens
Release date: 1962-09-14
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: De Grunwald Productions

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About I Thank a Fool

I Thank a Fool is a 1962 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Robert Stevens, starring Susan Hayward, Peter Finch and Diane Cilento. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Thank a Fool in Finland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Susan Hayward

Christine Allison

Peter Finch

Stephen Dane

Diane Cilento

Liane Dane

Cyril Cusack

Captain Ferris

Kieron Moore

Roscoe

Richard Wattis

Ebblington

Athene Seyler

Aunt Heather Chandler

Miriam Karlin

Woman in the Black Maria

Laurence Naismith

O'Grady

J.G. Devlin

Coroner

Clive Morton

Judge

Richard Leech

Irish Doctor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Thank a Fool in Finland?+

I Thank a Fool is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Finland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is I Thank a Fool on Netflix?+

I Thank a Fool is not on Netflix in Finland right now.

How long is I Thank a Fool?+

I Thank a Fool has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in I Thank a Fool?+

I Thank a Fool stars Susan Hayward, Peter Finch, Diane Cilento, Cyril Cusack and Kieron Moore.

When did I Thank a Fool come out?+

I Thank a Fool is a 1962 movie directed by Robert Stevens.

What genre is I Thank a Fool?+

I Thank a Fool is Drama film.

Who directed I Thank a Fool?+

I Thank a Fool was directed by Robert Stevens.