Pool of London(1951)
A drama of the river underworld
Pool of London Synopsis
Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.
Pool of London (1951) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Basil Dearden, released on February 20, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Bonar Colleano, Susan Shaw, Renée Asherson and Earl Cameron. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Basil Dearden
- Writers:
- Jack Whittingham, John Eldridge
- Producers:
- Michael Balcon
- Cinematographer:
- Gordon Dines
- Composer:
- John Addison
- Production:
- Ealing Studios
- Status:
- Released
Pool of London (1951) Trailer
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Pool of London Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bonar Colleano
as Dan MacDonald
Susan Shaw
as Pat
Renée Asherson
as Sally
Earl Cameron
as Johnny Lambert
Moira Lister
as Maisie
Max Adrian
as Charlie Vernon - acrobat / George
Joan Dowling
as Pamela, Maisie's sister
James Robertson Justice
as Engine Room Officer Trotter
Leslie Phillips
as Harry
Alfie Bass
as Alf
John Longden
as DI Williams
Michael Golden
as Customs Officer Andrews
Key crew
Directed by Basil Dearden, written by Jack Whittingham and John Eldridge, produced by Michael Balcon.
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Pool of London Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 37 ratings.
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Pool of London – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pool of London online?
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Pool of London (1951) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pool of London?
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The main cast of Pool of London (1951) includes Bonar Colleano, Susan Shaw, Renée Asherson, Earl Cameron and Moira Lister. The film was directed by Basil Dearden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pool of London released?
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Pool of London was released on February 20, 1951 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Pool of London worth watching?
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Pool of London (1951) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pool of London?
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Yes. The official Pool of London trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.