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A Choice of Coward: Blithe Spirit
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A Choice of Coward: Blithe Spirit

1964-08-17 · 73 min · ★ 8.0

Fantasy · Comedy

While holding a séance for skeptical novelist Charles Condomine, self-proclaimed 'spiritualist medium' Madame Arcati inadvertently summons the spirit of his deceased first wife Elvira, leading to an increasingly complex love triangle with Ruth, his current wife of five years.

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Directors
Joan Kemp-Welch
Production companies
Granada Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Griffith JonesGriffith JonesCharles Condomine
Hattie JacquesHattie JacquesMadame Arcati
Helen CherryHelen CherryRuth Condomine
Joanna DunhamJoanna DunhamElvira Condomine
Ursula HirstEdith
Edward JewesburyEdward JewesburyDoctor George Bradman
Coral FairweatherViolet Bradman

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