The Rake's Progress - 1945

Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.

100min
1945
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.6/10

Cast

Rex Harrison profile pictureRex HarrisonVivian Kenway
Lilli Palmer profile pictureLilli PalmerRikki Krausner
Godfrey Tearle profile pictureGodfrey TearleColonel Robert Kenway
Griffith Jones profile pictureGriffith JonesSandy Duncan
Margaret Johnston profile pictureMargaret JohnstonJennifer Calthorp
Jean Kent profile pictureJean KentJill Duncan
Marie Lohr profile pictureMarie LohrLady Angela Parks
David Horne profile pictureDavid HorneSir John Brockley
Garry Marsh profile pictureGarry MarshSir Hubert Parks
Joan Hickson profile pictureJoan HicksonMiss Parker
John Salew profile pictureJohn SalewBurgess

About The Rake's Progress

The Rake's Progress Overview

Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.

Runtime: 100min

Extra details

Original Title: The Rake's Progress
Original Language: English
Directed By: Sidney Gilliat
Production Companies
J. Arthur Rank Organisation