Port of Escape(1956)
Port of Escape Synopsis
Two sailors dock in London in search of a good time. But when one of them fatally stabs a man during a scuffle in a bar, the pair flee the scene, commandeer a boat and take the three women on board hostage as they try to outrun the law.
Port of Escape (1956) is a drama film directed by Anthony Young, released on May 1, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Googie Withers, John McCallum, Bill Kerr and Joan Hickson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Young
- Writers:
- Barbara S. Harper, Anthony Young, Barbara S. Harper
- Producers:
- Lance Comfort
- Cinematographer:
- Phil Grindrod
- Production:
- Wellington
- Status:
- Released
Port of Escape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Googie Withers
as Anne Stirling
John McCallum
as Mitch Gillis
Bill Kerr
as Dinty Missouri
Joan Hickson
as Rosalie Watchett
- Wendy Danielli
Wendy Danielli
as Daphne Stirling
Hugh Pryse
as Skinner
Alexander Gauge
as Inspector Levins
Ewan Roberts
as Sergeant Rutherford
- Gerald Andersen
Gerald Andersen
as Det. Sgt. Shafto (as Gerald Anderson)
Basil Dignam
as Det. Sgt. Crawford
Ingeborg von Kusserow
as Lucy (as Ingeborg Wells)
Cameron Hall
as Bates
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Young, written by Barbara S. Harper, Anthony Young and Barbara S. Harper, produced by Lance Comfort.
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Port of Escape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Port of Escape – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Port of Escape online?
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Port of Escape (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Port of Escape?
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The main cast of Port of Escape (1956) includes Googie Withers, John McCallum, Bill Kerr, Joan Hickson and Wendy Danielli. The film was directed by Anthony Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Port of Escape released?
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Port of Escape was released on May 1, 1956 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Port of Escape worth watching?
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Port of Escape (1956) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.