Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Robert Beatty
Bob Jefferson
Michael Medwin
Timothy Blake
Virginia McKenna
Shelagh
Mervyn Johns
Tom Mitchum
Arthur Macrae
Alan Digby
Gillian Lind
Jane Bond
Ursula Howells
Peggy
Louise Hampton
Miss Turner
John Charlesworth
Denis
Joseph Tomelty
Terry Roche
Lockwood West
Adams
Maire O'Neill
Mrs. Lenham
John McBride
Mick
Derek Tansley
Idiot Boy
Patrick McAlinney
O'Keefe
Denis Gilmore
Dickie
Joan Ismay
Child
David Powell
Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- C.M. Pennington-Richards
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Campbell
- Original Title
- The Oracle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Group 3, Southall Studio Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Patrick Campbell
Colin Lesslie, John Grierson
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Campbell
Screenplay
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director
Colin Lesslie
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Oracle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oracle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Oracle about?
An Irish "oracle" foretells the next day's track results to a newspaperman, resulting in a national uproar.
Who directed The Oracle?
The Oracle was directed by C.M. Pennington-Richards.
Who stars in The Oracle?
The principal cast of The Oracle includes Robert Beatty, Michael Medwin, Virginia McKenna, Mervyn Johns, Arthur Macrae.
When was The Oracle released and how long is it?
The Oracle was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

