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Portrait from Life
“A psychological thriller, a captivating mystery, a tender love story - all brilliantly COMBINED INTO ONE EXCITING MOTION PICTURE”
6.3 / 10• 1948• 1h 30m•NR• English
DramaMysteryThrillerRomance
Storyline
A British army officer becomes fascinated by the portrait of a young woman. He travels to Germany to find her, only to discover that she is suffering from amnesia.
Cast & Crew
Mai Zetterling
Lidia
Lead
Robert Beatty
Campbell Reid
Guy Rolfe
Major Lawrence
Herbert Lom
Fritz Kottler Hendlemann
Patrick Holt
Ferguson
Arnold Marlé
Professor Franz Menzel
Sybille Binder
Eitel Hendlemann
Thora Hird
Mrs. Skinner
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Terence Fisher's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Portrait from Life is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
