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Tea and Sympathy

Tea and Sympathy

Where does a woman's sympathy leave off -- and her indiscretion begin?

A sensitive young man recalls his time in boarding school when the only person who seemed compassionate towards with him was his housemaster's wife.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Tea and Sympathy
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1956-09-27
  • Runtime: 122 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (47 votes)
  • Budget: $1,737,000
  • Revenue: $3,445,000
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6338
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

as Laura Reynolds

John Kerr

John Kerr

as Tom Robinson Lee

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

as Bill Reynolds

Edward Andrews

Edward Andrews

as Herb Lee

Darryl Hickman

Darryl Hickman

as Al

Norma Crane

Norma Crane

as Ellie Martin

Dean Jones

Dean Jones

as Ollie

Jacqueline deWit

Jacqueline deWit

as Lilly Sears

Mary Alan Hokanson

Mary Alan Hokanson

as Mary Williams

Kip King

Kip King

as Ted

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Tea and Sympathy (1956) Official Trailer - Deborah Kerr Movie

External Links

Keywords

based on play or musicalschoolhigh school studentolder woman younger man relationshiplgbtpreparatory schoolboys' schoolsister boygay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tea and Sympathy?

Tea and Sympathy is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1956-09-27.

Who are the main actors in Tea and Sympathy?

The main cast includes Deborah Kerr, John Kerr, Leif Erickson, Edward Andrews, Darryl Hickman, .

Where can I watch Tea and Sympathy online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Tea and Sympathy is available.

Is Tea and Sympathy based on a true story?

Where does a woman's sympathy leave off -- and her indiscretion begin?

What is the IMDb rating of Tea and Sympathy?

Tea and Sympathy has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 47 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Tea and Sympathy?

The movie had a production budget of $1,737,000 and earned $3,445,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Tea and Sympathy?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Tea and Sympathy filmed?

Tea and Sympathy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Tea and Sympathy?

The total runtime of Tea and Sympathy is 122 minutes.

Is Tea and Sympathy suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Tea and Sympathy?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Tea and Sympathy.

Does Tea and Sympathy have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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