The Soldier on Smithdown Road
Synopsis
Liverpool, 1947. Two British soldiers are kidnapped and murdered in Mandate Palestine. In the aftermath of the so-called ‘Sergeants Affair’, a wave of antisemitic riots sweep across the UK. Louis Scholnick, a British-Jewish World War Two veteran, is forced to defend his family’s shop from a violent mob.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Warsaw Jewish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barney Pell Scholes, Thomas Harnett O'Meara
- Screenplay & Story
- Barney Pell Scholes
- Original Title
- The Soldier on Smithdown Road
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barney Pell Scholes, Thomas Harnett O'Meara
Barney Pell Scholes
Department Leadership Roster
Barney Pell Scholes
Writer
Barney Pell Scholes
Director
Thomas Harnett O'Meara
Director
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What is The Soldier on Smithdown Road about?
Liverpool, 1947. Two British soldiers are kidnapped and murdered in Mandate Palestine. In the aftermath of the so-called ‘Sergeants Affair’, a wave of antisemitic riots sweep across the UK. Louis Scholnick, a British-Jewish World War Two veteran, is forced to defend his family’s shop from a violent mob.
Who directed The Soldier on Smithdown Road?
The Soldier on Smithdown Road was directed by Barney Pell Scholes, Thomas Harnett O'Meara.
Who stars in The Soldier on Smithdown Road?
The principal cast of The Soldier on Smithdown Road includes Eddie Toll, Sophie Angelson, Leslie Davidoff, Kitty Martin, Philip Shaun McGuinness.
When was The Soldier on Smithdown Road released and how long is it?
The Soldier on Smithdown Road was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 13m.