Wide Boy
“Her lust for men stopped at nothing...even MURDER!”
Synopsis
Picking a pocket leads to blackmail and murder for a petty criminal in London.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Rienits
- Original Score
- Eric Spear
- Original Title
- Wide Boy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios, Anglo-Amalgamated
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Hughes
Rex Rienits
Eric Spear
Josef Ambor
Geoffrey Muller
William H. Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Hughes
Director
Josef Ambor
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Muller
Editor
William H. Williams
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wide Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wide Boy about?
Picking a pocket leads to blackmail and murder for a petty criminal in London.
Who directed Wide Boy?
Wide Boy was directed by Ken Hughes.
Who stars in Wide Boy?
The principal cast of Wide Boy includes Sydney Tafler, Susan Shaw, Ronald Howard, Melissa Stribling, Colin Tapley.
When was Wide Boy released and how long is it?
Wide Boy was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Wide Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wide Boy was composed by Eric Spear.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wide Boy?
Wide Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).