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Cast
Charles Laughton
as Henry Horatio Hobson
John Mills
as William Mossop
Brenda De Banzie
as Maggie Hobson
Daphne Anderson
as Alice Hobson
Prunella Scales
as Vicky Hobson
Richard Wattis
as Albert Prosser
Derek Blomfield
as Freddy Beenstock
Helen Haye
as Mrs. Hepworth
Joseph Tomelty
as Jim Heeler
Julien Mitchell
as Sam Minns
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1954
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Romance
Votes166
DirectorDavid Lean
WritersWynyard Browne, David Lean, Norman Spencer
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHobson's Choice
About Hobson's Choice
A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.
Directed by David Lean, Hobson's Choice leans on a strong ensemble — Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda De Banzie — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1954.
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