The Next of Kin
Synopsis
Lots of slogans such as "Be like Dad, Keep Mum" and "Keep it under your Hat" are visible on the walls in various scenes to reinforce the plot of this British wartime movie illustrating how gossipy talk can result in unknowingly giving valuable information to Nazi spies.
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Mervyn Johns
No 23: Mr Davis
Nova Pilbeam
Beppie Leemans
Reginald Tate
Maj. Richards
John Chandos
No 16
Stephen Murray
Mr. Barratt
Jack Hawkins
Brigade Major Harcourt
Geoffrey Hibbert
Pvt. John
Philip Friend
Lt. Cummins
Phyllis Stanley
Miss Clare
Mary Clare
Mrs. Webster
Basil Sydney
Naval captain
Joss Ambler
Mr Vemon
Brefni O'Rorke
Brigadier Blunt
Alexander Field
Pvt. Durnford
David Hutcheson
Intelligence officer
Torin Thatcher
German General
Thora Hird
ATS drover with puncture
Frederick Leister
Colonel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thorold Dickinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Angus MacPhail, Basil Bartlett, Thorold Dickinson, John Dighton
- Original Score
- William Walton
- Original Title
- The Next of Kin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Army Kinematograph Service, Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thorold Dickinson
Angus MacPhail, Basil Bartlett, Thorold Dickinson, John Dighton
William Walton
Ernest Palmer
Ray Pitt
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Thorold Dickinson
Director
Ray Pitt
Editor
Michael Balcon
Producer
Angus MacPhail
Writer
Basil Bartlett
Writer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Thorold Dickinson
Writer
John Dighton
Writer
William Walton
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Next of Kin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Next of Kin about?
Lots of slogans such as "Be like Dad, Keep Mum" and "Keep it under your Hat" are visible on the walls in various scenes to reinforce the plot of this British wartime movie illustrating how gossipy talk can result in unknowingly giving valuable information to Nazi spies.
Who directed The Next of Kin?
The Next of Kin was directed by Thorold Dickinson.
Who stars in The Next of Kin?
The principal cast of The Next of Kin includes Mervyn Johns, Nova Pilbeam, Reginald Tate, John Chandos, Stephen Murray.
When was The Next of Kin released and how long is it?
The Next of Kin was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Next of Kin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Next of Kin was composed by William Walton.