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Able's Will

Able's Will

1977

Thomas Able, once a successful writer, has not written since the war. He lies paralysed and dying. His family gather at the family home.

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Thomas Able, once a successful writer, has not written since the war. He lies paralysed and dying. His family gather at the family home.

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Stephen FrearsStephen FrearsDirectorChristopher HamptonChristopher HamptonWriter

Cast

Daniel MasseyDaniel MasseyThomas Able
Elizabeth SpriggsElizabeth SpriggsSarah
Briony HodgeNurse
Benjamin WhitrowBenjamin WhitrowStephen
Phyllida LloydPhyllida LloydPhyllis
Dominic GuardDominic GuardColin
Sharon DuceAda
Anthony JacksonCharles
Atalanta WhiteAtalanta WhiteJulie
Di TrevisMary/Kate
Penelope WiltonPenelope WiltonJournalist
Margaret HeerySister
John BettJohn BettVicar
Toby SalamanJohn Fish

Director

Stephen Frears

Writer

Christopher Hampton

Release date

5 Oct 1977

Language

English

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