The Rake's Progress

"The private life of a magnificent heel...who brought out the woman in women!"

Nov 1 1946 Passed 1h 50m
Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Vivian Kenway (Sir Rex Harrison), 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.

Written by

Val Valentine, Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder

Directed by

Sidney Gilliat

Cast

Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer, Godfrey Tearle

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
403
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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