A factory worker quits his job to become a motorcycle racer.
Once a Jolly Swagman (1949) is a romance and drama film directed by Jack Lee, released on February 2, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Dirk Bogarde, Bonar Colleano, Bill Owen and Renée Asherson. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
Dirk Bogarde
as Bill Fox
Bonar Colleano
as Tommy Possey
Bill Owen
as Lag Gibbon
Renée Asherson
as Pat
Thora Hird
as Ma Fox
James Hayter
as Pa Fox
Patric Doonan
as Dick
Moira Lister
as Dotty Liz
Sidney James
as Rowton
Dudley Jones
as Taffy
Pauline Jameson
as Mrs. Lewis
Cyril Cusack
as Duggie
Directed by Jack Lee, written by William Rose and Montagu Slater.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 15 ratings.
Aside from the odd rendition of "Waltzing Matilda" - I am unsure as to the reason for the title, but don't be put off - it's about speedway not swag (or sheep). Dirk Bogarde is at his most alluring as "Bill", a man who gets laid off from his job testing lightbulbs and who takes up the sport of dirt-track speedway. Discovering he has a bit of a penchant for it, he is soon earning £90-a week and but for the…
Reviewed on July 9, 2022
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The main cast of Once a Jolly Swagman (1949) includes Dirk Bogarde, Bonar Colleano, Bill Owen, Renée Asherson and Thora Hird. The film was directed by Jack Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Once a Jolly Swagman was released on February 2, 1949 and runs for 1h 40m.
Once a Jolly Swagman (1949) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
