Top Cast
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Eric Portman
Richard Howard
Sally Gray
Sarah Bonheur
Patrick Holt
John Howard
Dermot Walsh
Jerome Thorn
Denis O'Dea
Sir William Godgrey
Therese Giehse
Sister Seraphine
Edward Lexy
Lord Rochford
Maureen Delaney
Daisy Cobb
James Hayter
Dr. White
Helen Cherry
Mary
Helen Goss
Lizzie Burt
Vida Hope
Jennie
Beryl Measor
Nurse Brand
Dora Sevening
Mme. Bonheur
Andrew Cruickshank
Sir Jonathon Dockwra
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Desmond Hurst
- Screenplay & Story
- Christianna Brand, Francis Crowdy
- Original Score
- Bernard Stevens
- Original Title
- The Mark of Cain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Desmond Hurst
Christianna Brand, Francis Crowdy, W.P. Lipscomb, Marjorie Bowen
Bernard Stevens
Erwin Hillier
Sidney Stone
W.P. Lipscomb
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Desmond Hurst
Director
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Bernard Stevens
Original Music Composer
Sidney Stone
Editor
Christianna Brand
Screenplay
Francis Crowdy
Screenplay
Eleanor Abbey
Costume Design
W.P. Lipscomb
Producer
Marjorie Bowen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mark of Cain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mark of Cain about?
An attractive young French girl instigates rivalry between two brothers when she becomes the bride of the younger one. As the situation festers it leads to murder…
Who directed The Mark of Cain?
The Mark of Cain was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
Who stars in The Mark of Cain?
The principal cast of The Mark of Cain includes Eric Portman, Sally Gray, Patrick Holt, Dermot Walsh, Denis O'Dea.
When was The Mark of Cain released and how long is it?
The Mark of Cain was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mark of Cain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mark of Cain was composed by Bernard Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mark of Cain?
The Mark of Cain holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).