Blithe Spirit

Name: Blithe Spirit
Director: David Lean
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1945
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond, Margaret Rutherford, Hugh Wakefield

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19451h 36m7.0(167 votes)

ComedyFantasy

Synopsis

While holding a séance for skeptical novelist Charles Condomine, self-proclaimed 'spiritualist medium' Madame Arcati inadvertently summons the spirit of his deceased first wife Elvira, leading to an increasingly complex love triangle with Ruth, his current wife of five years.

Blithe Spirit (1945) is a comedy and fantasy film directed by David Lean. It stars Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, and Kay Hammond. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 167 votes.

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Director

David Lean

Cast

Rex Harrison

Charles Condomine

Constance Cummings

Ruth Condomine

Kay Hammond

Elvira Condomine

Margaret Rutherford

Madame Arcati

Hugh Wakefield

Dr. George Bradman

Joyce Carey

Violet Bradman

Jacqueline Clarke

Edith

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Where can I watch Blithe Spirit?

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Who stars in Blithe Spirit?

Blithe Spirit stars Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond, and Margaret Rutherford, and was directed by David Lean.

How long is Blithe Spirit?

Blithe Spirit has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.

When did Blithe Spirit come out?

Blithe Spirit was released in 1945.

What genre is Blithe Spirit?

Blithe Spirit is a comedy and fantasy film.

Is Blithe Spirit worth watching?

Blithe Spirit holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.