The Open Door
Synopsis
Colonel Mortimer returns to his family after a long spell in India to find his young son in bed ill, and tormented by a wailing voice... but is it in the boy's imagination or not?
Top Cast
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Jack Hawkins
Colonel Mortimer
Rachel Gurney
Mrs. Mortimer
Mark Dignam
Dr. Simson
John Laurie
Mr. Moncrieff
Henry Beltran
Roland Mortimer
Jill Mai Meredith
Jeanie Mortimer
Geoffrey Sumner
Charles
Derek Tansley
Corporal Jones
Molly Weir
Mrs. Jarvis
Edmund Sulley
Mr. Jarvis
Robert S. Young
Manners
Debbie Bowen
Maid
Amanda Walker
The Voice
David Buck
Richard Beckett / Host
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Kemp-Welch
- Screenplay & Story
- George F. Kerr, Terence Feely, Mrs. Oliphant
- Original Title
- The Open Door
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- ABC Weekend Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Kemp-Welch
George F. Kerr, Terence Feely, Mrs. Oliphant
Jonathan Alwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Kemp-Welch
Director
Philip Harrison
Production Design
Jonathan Alwyn
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Open Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Open Door about?
Colonel Mortimer returns to his family after a long spell in India to find his young son in bed ill, and tormented by a wailing voice... but is it in the boy's imagination or not?
Who directed The Open Door?
The Open Door was directed by Joan Kemp-Welch.
Who stars in The Open Door?
The principal cast of The Open Door includes Jack Hawkins, Rachel Gurney, Mark Dignam, John Laurie, Henry Beltran.
When was The Open Door released and how long is it?
The Open Door was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 50m.