The Whisperers
DramaThrillerbased on novel or bookstolen moneyradiopovertyold ladyfree cinemastate welfarelancashireelderly ladyold agemadurez
A melancholic character study of an isolated elderly woman whose fragile fantasy life collides with harsh reality, exploring poverty, delusion, and the human need for dignity.
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.
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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
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