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Cast
Jean Kent
as Agnes / Madame Astra / Parrot (voice)
Dirk Bogarde
as R.W. (Bob) Baker
John McCallum
as Michael Murray
Susan Shaw
as Catherine Taylor
Hermione Baddeley
as Mrs. Finch
Charles Victor
as Albert Pollard
Duncan Macrae
as Supt. Lodge
Lana Morris
as Lana Clark
Joe Linnane
as Inspector Butler
Vida Hope
as Shirley Jones
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1950
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Crime, Drama
Votes22
DirectorAnthony Asquith
WritersJohn Cresswell
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Woman in Question
About The Woman in Question
Agnes "Astra" Huston, a fortune teller at a run-down fair, is found strangled in her bedroom. As the police question five suspects, their interactions with her are shown in flashbacks from their point of view.
Directed by Anthony Asquith, The Woman in Question leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Kent, Dirk Bogarde, John McCallum — 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 mystery titles of 1950.
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