The Woman in Question_
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Agnes "Astra" Huston, a fortune teller at a run-down fair, is found strangled in her bedroom. As the police question five suspects, their interactions with her are shown in flashbacks from their point of view.
Starring
Jean Kent, Dirk Bogarde, John McCallum
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Woman in Question was released 76 years ago in 1950.
Overview
Agnes "Astra" Huston, a fortune teller at a run-down fair, is found strangled in her bedroom. As the police question five suspects, their interactions with h...
The Woman in Question is a Mystery, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (20)
Jean Kent
Agnes / Madame Astra / Parrot (voice)
Dirk Bogarde
R.W. (Bob) Baker
John McCallum
Michael Murray
Susan Shaw
Catherine Taylor
Hermione Baddeley
Mrs. Finch
Charles Victor
Albert Pollard
Duncan Macrae
Supt. Lodge
Lana Morris
Lana Clark
JL
Joe Linnane
Inspector Butler
Vida Hope
Shirley Jones
JB
John Boxer
Detective Lucas
AC
Albert Chevalier
W.T. Gunter
JD
Julian D'Albie
Police Surgeon
Anthony Dawson
Inspector Wilson
RD
Richard Dunn
Police Sergeant
Ian Fleming
Doctor
Nora Gordon
Neighbour
Helen Goss
Neighbour
Everley Gregg
Lipstick Customer
Duncan Lamont
Barney
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Woman in Question about?
Agnes "Astra" Huston, a fortune teller at a run-down fair, is found strangled in her bedroom. As the police question five suspects, their interactions with her are shown in flashbacks from their point of view.
How long is The Woman in Question?
The Woman in Question has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Woman in Question?
The cast of The Woman in Question includes Jean Kent, Dirk Bogarde, John McCallum, Susan Shaw, Hermione Baddeley.
What is the rating of The Woman in Question?
The Woman in Question has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Mystery
Crime
Drama