The Woman in Question
“The suspense-tense surprise of the year!”
Synopsis
Agnes "Astra" Huston, a fortune teller at a run-down fair, is found strangled in her bedroom. As the police question five suspects, their interactions with her are shown in flashbacks from their point of view.
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Jean Kent
Agnes / Madame Astra / Parrot (voice)
Dirk Bogarde
R.W. (Bob) Baker
John McCallum
Michael Murray
Susan Shaw
Catherine Taylor
Hermione Baddeley
Mrs. Finch
Charles Victor
Albert Pollard
Duncan Macrae
Supt. Lodge
Lana Morris
Lana Clark
Joe Linnane
Inspector Butler
Vida Hope
Shirley Jones
John Boxer
Detective Lucas
Albert Chevalier
W.T. Gunter
Julian D'Albie
Police Surgeon
Anthony Dawson
Inspector Wilson
Richard Dunn
Police Sergeant
Ian Fleming
Doctor
Nora Gordon
Neighbour
Helen Goss
Neighbour
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cresswell
- Original Score
- John Wooldridge
- Original Title
- The Woman in Question
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Javelin Films, Vic Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Asquith
John Cresswell
John Wooldridge
Desmond Dickinson
John D. Guthridge
Teddy Baird, Joseph Janni
Department Leadership Roster
Teddy Baird
Producer
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Anthony Asquith
Director
John Cresswell
Screenplay
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
John Wooldridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woman in Question
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Woman in Question about?
Agnes "Astra" Huston, a fortune teller at a run-down fair, is found strangled in her bedroom. As the police question five suspects, their interactions with her are shown in flashbacks from their point of view.
Who directed The Woman in Question?
The Woman in Question was directed by Anthony Asquith.
Who stars in The Woman in Question?
The principal cast of The Woman in Question includes Jean Kent, Dirk Bogarde, John McCallum, Susan Shaw, Hermione Baddeley.
When was The Woman in Question released and how long is it?
The Woman in Question was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Woman in Question?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Woman in Question was composed by John Wooldridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Woman in Question?
The Woman in Question holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).