Gideon's Day(1958)
24 Tension-Taut Hours in the Life of a Top Crime Fighter!
Gideon's Day Synopsis
Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of involvement in a payroll robbery and then helps break up a bank robbery.
Gideon's Day (1958) is a crime, drama and comedy film directed by John Ford, released on March 25, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jack Hawkins, Anna Lee, Anna Massey and Andrew Ray. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- John Creasey, T. E. B. Clarke
- Producers:
- Michael Killanin
- Cinematographer:
- Freddie Young
- Composer:
- Douglas Gamley
- Production:
- Columbia British Productions
- Status:
- Released
Gideon's Day (1958) Trailer
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Gideon's Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Hawkins
as Insp. George Gideon
Anna Lee
as Mrs. Kate Gideon
Anna Massey
as Sally Gideon
Andrew Ray
as PC Simon Farnaby-Green
Dianne Foster
as Joanna Delafield
Cyril Cusack
as Herbert 'Birdie' Sparrow
James Hayter
as Robert Mason
Derek Bond
as Det. Sgt. Eric Kirby
Howard Marion-Crawford
as The Chief
John Loder
as Ponsford 'The Duke'
Barry Keegan
as Riley
Frank Lawton
as Det. Sgt. Liggot
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by John Creasey and T. E. B. Clarke, produced by Michael Killanin.
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Gideon's Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 31 ratings.
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Gideon's Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gideon's Day online?
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Gideon's Day (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Gideon's Day?
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The main cast of Gideon's Day (1958) includes Jack Hawkins, Anna Lee, Anna Massey, Andrew Ray and Dianne Foster. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gideon's Day released?
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Gideon's Day was released on March 25, 1958 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Gideon's Day worth watching?
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Gideon's Day (1958) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gideon's Day?
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