The Whisperers (1967)

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The Whisperers movie storyline. 76 year old Margaret Ross lives in a run-down flat, is all alone in the world. Despite being a bright, she’s not totally right in mind. She has delusions, the most common is her neighbours are listening to her through the building’s pipes. Following a being hospitalised, Margaret isn’t capable of managing herself, lMr. Conrad, who has taken a liking to her, takes it upon himself to ensure she’s taken care of. As such, the authorities go looking for her husband, Archie, but as she’s been alone – with the whispers – will it bring her happiness?

The Whisperers is a 1967 British drama film directed by Bryan Forbes and starring Edith Evans. It is based on the 1961 novel by Robert Nicolson. Although the fictional setting of the film is not named, it was mainly shot on location in the Lancashire town of Oldham, a once-thriving textile centre near Manchester which by 1967 had fallen into decline. Star Edith Evans received many honors for her leading performance, including her third Oscar nomination.

Directed by: Bryan Forbes
Starring: Edith Evans, Nanette Newman, Harry Baird, Jack Austin, Gerald Sim, Lionel Gamlin, Glen Farmer, Oliver MacGreevy, Kenneth Griffith, John Orchard, Peter Thompson, Sarah Forbes, Penny Spencer, Avis Bunnage
Screenplay by: Robert Nicolson, Bryan Forbes
Production Design by:
Cinematography by: Gerry Turpin
Film Editing by: Anthony Harvey
Costume Design by: Julie Harris
Makeup Department: Basil Newall, Barbara Ritchie
Music by: John Barry
MPAA Rating: None.
Distributed by: Lopert Pictures Corporation
Release Date: August 24, 1967