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Still from The Mark — The Mark (1961) — Guy GreenPhotographed by Douglas Slocombe

Poster for The Mark

Guy Green

The Mark

English / 1961 / 2h 7m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.43/5·572 ratings·130 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A man who served prison time for intent to molest a child tries to build a new life with the help of a sympathetic psychiatrist.

Included in
Additions: November 2020
Position 63
Included in
Frame of Mind: Psychiatry On-Screen
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorGuy Green

WriterSidney Buchman, Stanley Mann

CinematographerDouglas Slocombe

Composer

Richard Rodney Bennett

EditorPeter Taylor

ProducerRaymond Stross

Cast

Maria Schellas Ruth Leighton

Stuart Whitmanas Jim Fuller

Rod Steigeras Doctor McNally

Brenda De Banzieas Gertrude Cartwright

Donald Houstonas Austin

Paul Rogersas Roy Milne

Donald Wolfitas Clive

Maurice Denhamas Arnold Cartwright

Eddie Byrneas Akers

Amanda Blackas Janie

Bandana Das Guptaas Inez

Harry Bairdas Cole

Al Mulockas Another Convict

Anne Monaghanas Mrs. Fontaine

Marie Devereuxas Ellen

Josephine Frayneas Patricia

Geoffrey Gouldenas Detective

James Kentas Policeman

John Welshas 1st Plain Clothes Officer

Russell Napieras 2nd Plain Clothes Officer

The Mark (1961) | Criteria