Attracta is a 1983 Irish drama film directed by Kieran Hickey, co-produced by Douglas Kennedy,^[1] and starring Wendy Hiller, Kate Thompson and Joe McPartland. It was based on a short story by William Trevor.^[2]

Premise

An elderly schoolteacher reflects on her past.

Cast

• Wendy Hiller as Attracta
• Kate Thompson as The young Attracta
• Joe McPartland as Mr. Purce
• John Kavanagh as Mr. Devereux
• Kate Flynn as Aunt Emmeline
• Cathleen Delany as Sarah Crookham
• Deirdre Donnelly as Geraldine Carey
• Christopher Casson as Mr. Jameson
• Emma McGrane as Attracta at 11 years
• Aiden Grennell as Archdeacon Flower
• Seamus Forde as Mr. Ayrie
• Jane Brennan as Penelope Vade
• Martina Stanley as Maisie
• Alan Stanford as Doctor Friendman