The Third Secret
“The Story of a Man Searching for a Killer Who Might Be Himself!”
Synopsis
A prominent London psychologist seems to have taken his own life, causing stunned disbelief amongst his colleagues and patients. His teenage daughter refuses to believe it was suicide as this would go against all of the principles her father stood for, therefore she is convinced it was murder. She enlists the help of a former patient to try to get to the truth. However, the truth turns out to be both surprising and disturbing.
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The Third Secret 1964 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-10
Top Cast
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Stephen Boyd
Alex Stedman
Jack Hawkins
Sir Frederick Belline
Richard Attenborough
Alfred Price-Gorham
Diane Cilento
Anne Tanner
Pamela Franklin
Catherine Whitset
Paul Rogers
Dr Milton Gillen
Alan Webb
Alden Hoving
Rachel Kempson
Mildred Hoving
Peter Sallis
Lawrence Jacks
Patience Collier
Mrs Belton
Freda Jackson
Mrs Bales
Judi Dench
Miss Ada Humphries
Peter Copley
Dr Leo Whitset
Nigel Davenport
Lew Harding
Charles Lloyd Pack
Dermot McHenry
Barbara Hicks
Police Secretary
Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Police Officer
Geoffrey Adams
Floor Manager
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert L. Joseph
- Original Score
- Richard Arnell
- Original Title
- The Third Secret
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Hubris Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Crichton
Robert L. Joseph
Richard Arnell
Douglas Slocombe
Frederick Wilson
Robert L. Joseph
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Crichton
Director
Robert L. Joseph
Screenplay
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Richard Arnell
Original Music Composer
Robert L. Joseph
Producer
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Thomas N. Morahan
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Secret
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What is The Third Secret about?
A prominent London psychologist seems to have taken his own life, causing stunned disbelief amongst his colleagues and patients. His teenage daughter refuses to believe it was suicide as this would go against all of the principles her father stood for, therefore she is convinced it was murder. She enlists the help of a former patient to try to get to the truth. However, the truth turns out to be both surprising and disturbing.
Who directed The Third Secret?
The Third Secret was directed by Charles Crichton.
Who stars in The Third Secret?
The principal cast of The Third Secret includes Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Richard Attenborough, Diane Cilento, Pamela Franklin.
When was The Third Secret released and how long is it?
The Third Secret was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Third Secret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Third Secret was composed by Richard Arnell.