The Ruby in the Smoke(2006)
The Ruby in the Smoke Synopsis
Sally Lockhart has struck a man dead with just three words, sent to her in a message from her father just before he drowned in the South China Seas. But unfortunately, Sally has no idea what the words The Seven Blessings mean. Before long, she is drawn into a mystery filled with opium, secrets from her own past and, at the heart of it all, the Ruby of Agrapur.
The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) is a drama, mystery and crime film directed by Brian Percival, released on December 27, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Billie Piper, Matt Smith, Julie Walters and JJ Feild. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Percival
- Writers:
- Philip Pullman, Adrian Hodges, Caroline Skinner
- Producers:
- Kate Bartlett, Matt Harrigan
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Greenhalgh
- Composer:
- Martin Phipps
- Production:
- BBC, GBH
- Status:
- Released
The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) Trailer
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The Ruby in the Smoke Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Ruby in the Smoke.
Trailer - The Ruby in the Smoke - Billie Piper & Matt Smith
Teaser
Fight to rescue Adelaide - The Ruby in the Smoke - BBC
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Sally learns the truth - The Ruby in the Smoke - BBC
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Rescuing Matthew - Sally Lockhart Mysteries: Ruby in the Smoke - BBC
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Sally visits the opium den - Sally Lockhart Mysteries: Ruby in the Smoke - BBC
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Pursuit of the ruby - Sally Lockhart Mysteries: Ruby in the Smoke - BBC
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The Seven Blessings - Sally Lockhart Mysteries: Ruby in the Smoke - BBC
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The Ruby in the Smoke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billie Piper
as Sally Lockhart
Matt Smith
as Jim Taylor
Julie Walters
as Mrs. Holland
JJ Feild
as Frederick Garland
Hayley Atwell
as Rosa Garland
Elliot Cowan
as Hendrick Van Eeden
Sian Thomas
as Mrs Rees
Trevor Cooper
as Mr Higgs
Robert Glenister
as Samuel Selby
Dominic Coleman
as Jeremiah Blyth
Miles Anderson
as Major Marchbanks
Ramon Tikaram
as Maharaja
Key crew
Directed by Brian Percival, written by Philip Pullman, Adrian Hodges and Caroline Skinner, produced by Kate Bartlett and Matt Harrigan.
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The Ruby in the Smoke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Ruby in the Smoke – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Ruby in the Smoke?
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The main cast of The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) includes Billie Piper, Matt Smith, Julie Walters, JJ Feild and Hayley Atwell. The film was directed by Brian Percival. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ruby in the Smoke released?
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The Ruby in the Smoke was released on December 27, 2006 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Ruby in the Smoke worth watching?
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The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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