The Mark
“A film which doesn't 'protect' you from the truth!”
Synopsis
A man who served prison time for intent to molest a child tries to build a new life with the help of a sympathetic psychiatrist.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-10
Top Cast
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Maria Schell
Ruth Leighton
Stuart Whitman
Jim Fuller
Rod Steiger
Doctor McNally
Brenda De Banzie
Gertrude Cartwright
Donald Houston
Austin
Paul Rogers
Roy Milne
Donald Wolfit
Clive
Maurice Denham
Arnold Cartwright
Eddie Byrne
Akers
Amanda Black
Janie
Bandana Das Gupta
Inez
Harry Baird
Cole
Al Mulock
Another Convict
Anne Monaghan
Mrs. Fontaine
Marie Devereux
Ellen
Josephine Frayne
Patricia
Geoffrey Goulden
Detective
James Kent
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Buchman, Stanley Mann
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- The Mark
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Buckman, Raymond Stross Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Green
Sidney Buchman, Stanley Mann, Charles E. Israel
Richard Rodney Bennett
Douglas Slocombe
Peter Taylor
Raymond Stross
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Green
Director
Sidney Buchman
Screenplay
Stanley Mann
Screenplay
Raymond Stross
Producer
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Peter Taylor
Editor
Ray Simm
Production Design
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mark about?
A man who served prison time for intent to molest a child tries to build a new life with the help of a sympathetic psychiatrist.
Who directed The Mark?
The Mark was directed by Guy Green.
Who stars in The Mark?
The principal cast of The Mark includes Maria Schell, Stuart Whitman, Rod Steiger, Brenda De Banzie, Donald Houston.
When was The Mark released and how long is it?
The Mark was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mark was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
Is The Mark based on a book or true story?
The Mark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles E. Israel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mark?
The Mark holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).