Portrait of Alison (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1955, Portrait of Alison is a drama and crime film directed by Guy Green, running about 84 minutes. “A post card killer threatens artists, models, diamonds and MURDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An actress and an artist are linked by his brother to deadly smugglers sought by Scotland Yard.
Who’s in it. Portrait of Alison stars Terry Moore as Alison Ford, Robert Beatty as Tim Forrester, William Sylvester as Dave Forrester and Josephine Griffin as Jill Stewart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Portrait of Alison has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Portrait of Alison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Portrait of Alison tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Portrait of Alison (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Portrait of Alison change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Portrait of Alison worth watching?
- Portrait of Alison holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Portrait of Alison?
- Portrait of Alison stars Terry Moore, Robert Beatty, William Sylvester, Josephine Griffin and Geoffrey Keen.
- When was Portrait of Alison released?
- Portrait of Alison was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.
