Life for Ruth
Synopsis
John Harris finds himself ostracized and placed on trial for allowing his daughter Ruth to die. His religious beliefs forbade him to give consent for a blood transfusion that would have saved her life. Doctor Brown is determined to seek justice for what he sees as the needless death of a young girl.
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Life for Ruth (1962) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-30
Top Cast
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Michael Craig
John Harris
Patrick McGoohan
Dr Brown
Janet Munro
Pat Harris
Paul Rogers
Hart Jacobs
Malcolm Keen
Mr Harris Sr
Megs Jenkins
Mrs Gordon
Michael Bryant
John's Counsel
Leslie Sands
Clyde
Norman Wooland
Counsel for the Crown
John Barrie
Mr Gordon
Walter Hudd
Judge
Michael Aldridge
Harvard
Basil Dignam
Mapleton
Frank Finlay
Teddy's Father
Maureen Pryor
Teddy's Mother
Kenneth J. Warren
Sergeant Finley
Ellen McIntosh
Duty Sister
John Welsh
Marshall
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- James McCormick, Janet Green
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Life for Ruth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Allied Film Makers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
James McCormick, Janet Green
William Alwyn
Otto Heller
John D. Guthridge
Michael Relph, Basil Dearden
Department Leadership Roster
John D. Guthridge
Editor
James McCormick
Writer
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Janet Green
Writer
Basil Dearden
Director
Michael Relph
Producer
Basil Dearden
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life for Ruth
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What is Life for Ruth about?
John Harris finds himself ostracized and placed on trial for allowing his daughter Ruth to die. His religious beliefs forbade him to give consent for a blood transfusion that would have saved her life. Doctor Brown is determined to seek justice for what he sees as the needless death of a young girl.
Who directed Life for Ruth?
Life for Ruth was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in Life for Ruth?
The principal cast of Life for Ruth includes Michael Craig, Patrick McGoohan, Janet Munro, Paul Rogers, Malcolm Keen.
When was Life for Ruth released and how long is it?
Life for Ruth was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Life for Ruth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life for Ruth was composed by William Alwyn.