Mandy
“The Greatest Emotional Drama yet brought to the screen...”
Synopsis
London, the early 1950s. Born deaf, Mandy is mute for most of her childhood. As she reaches school age her family itself is in danger of breaking up. Christine, Mandy's mother, has heard of a residential school for the oral education of the deaf.
Top Cast
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Phyllis Calvert
Christine Garland
Jack Hawkins
Dick Searle
Terence Morgan
Harry Garland
Godfrey Tearle
Mr Garland senior
Mandy Miller
Mandy Garland
Marjorie Fielding
Mrs Garland senior
Nancy Price
Jane Ellis
Edward Chapman
Ackland
Patricia Plunkett
Miss Crocker
Eleanor Summerfield
Lily Tabor
Colin Gordon
Woollard (Junior)
Dorothy Alison
Miss Stockton
Julian Amyes
Jimmy Tabor
Gabrielle Brune
The Secretary
John Cazabon
Davey
Gwen Bacon
Mrs Paul
W.E. Holloway
Woollard (senior)
Phyllis Morris
Mrs Tucker
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Whittingham
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Mandy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Mackendrick
Jack Whittingham, Nigel Balchin, Hilda Lewis
William Alwyn
Douglas Slocombe
Seth Holt
Michael Balcon, Leslie Norman
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Mackendrick
Director
Nigel Balchin
Writer
Jack Whittingham
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Leslie Norman
Producer
Seth Holt
Editor
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mandy about?
London, the early 1950s. Born deaf, Mandy is mute for most of her childhood. As she reaches school age her family itself is in danger of breaking up. Christine, Mandy's mother, has heard of a residential school for the oral education of the deaf.
Who directed Mandy?
Mandy was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Who stars in Mandy?
The principal cast of Mandy includes Phyllis Calvert, Jack Hawkins, Terence Morgan, Godfrey Tearle, Mandy Miller.
When was Mandy released and how long is it?
Mandy was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Mandy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mandy was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mandy?
Mandy holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).