Pool of London (film)

Pool of London

Original British quad format film poster
Directed by Basil Dearden
Produced by Michael Balcon
Screenplay by Jack Whittingham
John Eldridge
Starring Bonar Colleano
Earl Cameron
Susan Shaw
Music by John Addison
Cinematography Gordon Dines
Edited by Peter Tanner
Production
company
Distributed by GFD (UK)
Release dates
  • 26 February 1951 (1951-02-26) (UK)
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

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