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Another Life (2001): Cast

Another Life (2001) movie poster

Another Life is a 2001 crime film directed by Philip Goodhew, starring Imelda Staunton as Ethel Graydon, Natasha Little and Rachael Stirling. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Another Life (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Philip Goodhew
Genre
Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Another Life About?

The premise of Another Life without spoilers.

Set in Edwardian London just before WWI, Edith Graydon marries Percy Thomson, a possessive veteran whose marriage is loveless. She begins a passionate affair with Frederick Bywaters, her sister’s former boyfriend. When Percy is stabbed, both are convicted of murder despite Edith’s continual claims of innocence, leading to their execution in 1923. Based on true events.

Another Life Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • true crime
  • husband
  • 1920s
  • murder
  • male rear nudity
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • execution
  • stabbing
  • domestic abuse
  • extramarital affair
  • marital infidelity
+6 more
  • 1910s
  • world war one
  • death penalty
  • england
  • based on true story
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Another Life Cast & Characters

Imelda Staunton leads the cast as Ethel Graydon, with Natasha Little as Edith Jessie Thompson and Rachael Stirling as Avis Graydon. Directed by Philip Goodhew; 29 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Philip Goodhew

One more film directed by Philip Goodhew: Intimate Relations.

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Another Life Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Hiú ábrándok” and “W innym życiu”.

Also known as
  • Hiú ábrándok
  • W innym życiu

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Another Life FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Another Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Another Life?

Another Life runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Another Life released?

Another Life was released on June 15, 2001.

Who directed Another Life?

Another Life was directed by Philip Goodhew.

More films by Philip Goodhew

Who is in the cast of Another Life?

Another Life stars Imelda Staunton as Ethel Graydon, Natasha Little as Edith Jessie Thompson and Rachael Stirling as Avis Graydon, among 29 credited actors.

Does Another Life have a post-credit scene?

No. Another Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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