Fortune Is a Woman
“They Can't Kiss Away Their Conscience”
Synopsis
An insurance man discovers his ex-girlfriend and her husband's art-forgery/arson scam.
Top Cast
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Jack Hawkins
Oliver Branwell
Arlene Dahl
Sarah Moreton Branwell
Dennis Price
Tracey Moreton
Violet Farebrother
Mrs. Moreton
Ian Hunter
Clive Fisher
Malcolm Keen
Old Abercrombie
Geoffrey Keen
Michael Abercrombie aka Young Abercrombie
Patrick Holt
Fred Connor
John Robinson
Berkeley Reckitt
Michael Goodliffe
Detective Insp. Barnes
Martin Lane
Det. Constable Watson
Bernard Miles
Mr. Jerome
Christopher Lee
Charles Highbury
Greta Gynt
Vere Litchen
John Phillips
Willis Croft
Patricia Marmont
Ambrosine
George A. Cooper
Hotel Porter
Rosalind Knight
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Gilliat
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Valentine, Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Fortune Is a Woman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- John Harvel Productions, Individual Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Gilliat
Val Valentine, Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat, Winston Graham
William Alwyn
Gerald Gibbs
Geoffrey Foot
Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder, John Harvel
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Gilliat
Director
Val Valentine
Screenplay
Frank Launder
Screenplay
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Gerald Gibbs
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Foot
Editor
Frank Launder
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortune Is a Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fortune Is a Woman about?
An insurance man discovers his ex-girlfriend and her husband's art-forgery/arson scam.
Who directed Fortune Is a Woman?
Fortune Is a Woman was directed by Sidney Gilliat.
Who stars in Fortune Is a Woman?
The principal cast of Fortune Is a Woman includes Jack Hawkins, Arlene Dahl, Dennis Price, Violet Farebrother, Ian Hunter.
When was Fortune Is a Woman released and how long is it?
Fortune Is a Woman was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Fortune Is a Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fortune Is a Woman was composed by William Alwyn.
Is Fortune Is a Woman based on a book or true story?
Fortune Is a Woman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Winston Graham".