The Whisperers
Synopsis
Margaret Ross is an impoverished old woman who lives alone in a seedy apartment and enjoys a rich fantasy life as an heiress. One day she discovers stolen money hidden by her son and believes her fantasy has come true.
Top Cast
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Edith Evans
Mrs Ross
Eric Portman
Archie Ross
Ronald Fraser
Charlie Ross
Nanette Newman
The Girl Upstairs
Harry Baird
The Man Upstairs
Jack Austin
Police Sargeant
Gerald Sim
Mr. Conrad
Lionel Gamlin
Mr. Conrad's Colleague
Oliver MacGreevy
2nd Redeemer
Kenneth Griffith
Mr. Weaver
Avis Bunnage
Mrs. Noonan
John Orchard
Grogan
Peter Thompson
Publican
Sarah Forbes
Mrs Ross When Young
Penny Spencer
Mavis Noonan
Kaplan Kaye
Jimmy Noonan
Michael Robbins
Mr Noonan
Frank Singuineau
Negro Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Forbes
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- The Whisperers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Pinewood Films, Pinewood Studios (LK), C.T.S. Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Forbes
Bryan Forbes, Robert Nicolson
John Barry
Gerry Turpin
Anthony Harvey
Ronald Shedlo, Michael Laughlin
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Forbes
Screenplay
Bryan Forbes
Director
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Anthony Harvey
Editor
Gerry Turpin
Director of Photography
Ronald Shedlo
Producer
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Michael Laughlin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whisperers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Whisperers about?
Margaret Ross is an impoverished old woman who lives alone in a seedy apartment and enjoys a rich fantasy life as an heiress. One day she discovers stolen money hidden by her son and believes her fantasy has come true.
Who directed The Whisperers?
The Whisperers was directed by Bryan Forbes.
Who stars in The Whisperers?
The principal cast of The Whisperers includes Edith Evans, Eric Portman, Ronald Fraser, Nanette Newman, Harry Baird.
When was The Whisperers released and how long is it?
The Whisperers was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Whisperers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Whisperers was composed by John Barry.
Is The Whisperers based on a book or true story?
The Whisperers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Nicolson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Whisperers?
The Whisperers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).