The Rake's Progress(1945)
The private life of a magnificent heel...who brought out the woman in women!
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.
Directed by Sidney Gilliat
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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
David Walbridge
Vivian Kenway as a child
Brefni O'Rorke
Bromhead
John Salew
Burgess
Charles Victor
Old Sweat
Jan Van Loewen
Soldier
Patric Curwen
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The Rake's Progress was released in 1945.
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The Rake's Progress runs for 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes).
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The Rake's Progress was directed by Sidney Gilliat.
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The Rake's Progress stars Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer, Godfrey Tearle, Griffith Jones and Margaret Johnston.
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