Pool of London (film)
| Pool of London | |
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 Original British quad format film poster | |
| Directed by | Basil Dearden |
| Screenplay by | Jack Whittingham John Eldridge |
| Produced by | Michael Balcon |
| Starring | Bonar Colleano Earl Cameron Susan Shaw |
| Cinematography | Gordon Dines |
| Edited by | Peter Tanner |
| Music by | John Addison |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | GFD (UK) |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Pool of London is a 1951 British noir crime film directed by veteran director Basil Dearden. It stars several actors today mainly known for comedies, such as Leslie Phillips and James Robertson Justice. It is also Earl Cameron's first film appearance; the first time a black actor had a major role in British film.
Synopsis
The story centres on the crew of the merchant ship Dunbar, which docks in the Pool of London. The crew members are given shore leave, and soon become involved in smuggling and petty crime in post-war London. The film is mainly known for portraying the first interracial relationship in a British film.[1]
Main cast
- Bonar Colleano as Dan MacDonald
- Earl Cameron as Johnny Lambert
- Susan Shaw as Pat
- Renée Asherson as Sally
- Moira Lister as Maisie
- Max Adrian as Charlie Vernon
- Joan Dowling as Pamela
- James Robertson Justice as Engine Room Officer Trotter
- Michael Golden as Customs Officer Andrews
- Alfie Bass as Alf
- Christopher Hewett as Mike
- Leslie Phillips as Harry
- John Longden as Detective Inspector Williams
- George Benson as George
- Beckett Bould as The Murdered Watchman
References
- ^ BFI Screenonline: Pool of London Linked 2015-06-08
External links
- Template:BFI Explore
- Pool of London at the BFI's Screenonline
- Pool of London at IMDb
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