Red Ensign
Synopsis
David Barr is the manager and chief designer of a British shipyard in decline. The shipyard is in financial trouble but Barr has a design for a new ship that will save them all. Can he get the ship built in spite of the opposition from his own bankers as well as the rival shipbuilders and their infiltrated militants.
Top Cast
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Leslie Banks
David Barr
Carol Goodner
June MacKinnon
Frank Vosper
Lord Dean
Alfred Drayton
Manning
Campbell Gullan
Hannay
Percy Parsons
Casey
Fewlass Llewellyn
Sir Gregory
Henry Oscar
Raglan
Allan Jeayes
Grierson
Donald Calthrop
Macleod
Henry Caine
Bassett
George Carney
Mr. Lindsey
Jack Lambert
Police Inspector
John Laurie
Wages Accountant
Frederick Piper
Mr. McWilliams
Jack Raine
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Jackson, Michael Powell, L. du Garde Peach
- Original Title
- Red Ensign
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Powell
Jerome Jackson, Michael Powell, L. du Garde Peach
Leslie Rowson
Geoffrey Barkas
Jerome Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Powell
Director
Jerome Jackson
Writer
Geoffrey Barkas
Editor
Michael Powell
Writer
Jerome Jackson
Producer
Gordon Conway
Costume Design
Leslie Rowson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Ensign
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Ensign about?
David Barr is the manager and chief designer of a British shipyard in decline. The shipyard is in financial trouble but Barr has a design for a new ship that will save them all. Can he get the ship built in spite of the opposition from his own bankers as well as the rival shipbuilders and their infiltrated militants.
Who directed Red Ensign?
Red Ensign was directed by Michael Powell.
Who stars in Red Ensign?
The principal cast of Red Ensign includes Leslie Banks, Carol Goodner, Frank Vosper, Alfred Drayton, Campbell Gullan.
When was Red Ensign released and how long is it?
Red Ensign was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.