Fate Takes a Hand (1961)
When a mail bag full of post that was taken in a robbery is discovered fifteen years later, a Post Office employee and local reporter decide to deliver the letters to their original intended addressees. This solitary incident has profound ramifications on several of the recipients and this film tells the story of how just five of those letters changed peoples lives forever.
Director: Max Varnel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: October 12, 1961
Cast
- Ronald Howard - Tony
- Christina Gregg - Karon
- Basil Dignam - Wheeler
- Jack Watson - Bulldog
- Peter Butterworth - Ronnie
- Mary Laura Wood - Sandra
- Noel Trevarthen - Bob
- Sheila Whittingham - Jenny
- Valentine Dyall - Wilson
- Willoughby Goddard - Rollenshaw
Screenplay
Cinematography: James Wilson
Editing: Spencer Reeve
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Max Varnel
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fate Takes a Hand about?
- When a mail bag full of post that was taken in a robbery is discovered fifteen years later, a Post Office employee and local reporter decide to deliver the letters to their original intended addressees. This solitary incident has profound ramifications on several of the recipients and this film tells the story of how just five of those letters changed peoples lives forever.
- Who directed Fate Takes a Hand?
- Fate Takes a Hand was directed by Max Varnel.
- Who stars in Fate Takes a Hand?
- Fate Takes a Hand stars Ronald Howard, Christina Gregg, Basil Dignam, Jack Watson, Peter Butterworth, Mary Laura Wood.
- How long is Fate Takes a Hand?
- Fate Takes a Hand has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Fate Takes a Hand?
- Fate Takes a Hand is a Drama film.