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The World Ten Times Over (1963): Cast

The World Ten Times Over (1963) movie poster

The World Ten Times Over is a 1963 drama directed by Wolf Rilla, starring Sylvia Syms as Billa, June Ritchie and Edward Judd. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The World Ten Times Over (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Wolf Rilla
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The World Ten Times Over About?

The premise of The World Ten Times Over without spoilers.

Set in early‑1960s London, the realist drama chronicles a single day in the lives of flatmates Billa and Ginnie, played by Sylvia Syms and June Ritchie. Both work as hostesses at the same Soho nightclub, but their routine is disrupted when Ginnie begins an affair with the affluent married businessman Bob Shelbourne (Edward Judd), sparking jealousy and tension between the two women.

The World Ten Times Over Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • london england
  • soho london
  • compromise
  • soho
  • nightclub
  • club hostess
  • romantic rivalry
  • married man
  • businessman
  • roommate
  • jealousy
  • lesbianism
+12 more
  • 1960s
  • father daughter relationship
  • melancholy
  • realism
  • single life
  • tension
  • friendship
  • censorship
  • despair
  • fragility
  • married
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The World Ten Times Over Cast & Characters

Sylvia Syms leads the cast as Billa, with June Ritchie as Ginnie and Edward Judd as Bob Shelbourne. Directed by Wolf Rilla; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Wolf Rilla

More films directed by Wolf Rilla, best-rated first: Village of the Damned, Secrets of a Door-to-Door Salesman, Cairo and Watch It, Sailor!.

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Cars

Cars in The World Ten Times Over

39 cars on screen, including the 1958 Ford Thunderbird and the AEC Routemaster.

All 39 cars
  • 1958 Ford Thunderbird in The World Ten Times Over 1958 Ford Thunderbird Main role
  • AEC Routemaster in The World Ten Times Over AEC Routemaster Minor role
  • 1954 Austin FX3 Taxi in The World Ten Times Over 1954 Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role
  • unknown in The World Ten Times Over unknown Minor role
Details

The World Ten Times Over Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Pussycat Alley” and “Le donne del mondo di notte”.

Also known as
  • Pussycat Alley
  • Le donne del mondo di notte

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FAQ

The World Ten Times Over FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The World Ten Times Over, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The World Ten Times Over?

The World Ten Times Over runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The World Ten Times Over released?

The World Ten Times Over was released on October 31, 1963.

Who directed The World Ten Times Over?

The World Ten Times Over was directed by Wolf Rilla.

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Who is in the cast of The World Ten Times Over?

The World Ten Times Over stars Sylvia Syms as Billa, June Ritchie as Ginnie and Edward Judd as Bob Shelbourne, among 6 credited actors.

Does The World Ten Times Over have a post-credit scene?

No. The World Ten Times Over has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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