Hobson's Choice
“A Masterpiece of Lusty, Gusty, Rowdy Entertainment”
Synopsis
A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.
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Hobson's Choice (1954) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-31
Top Cast
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Charles Laughton
Henry Horatio Hobson
John Mills
William Mossop
Brenda De Banzie
Maggie Hobson
Daphne Anderson
Alice Hobson
Prunella Scales
Vicky Hobson
Richard Wattis
Albert Prosser
Derek Blomfield
Freddy Beenstock
Helen Haye
Mrs. Hepworth
Joseph Tomelty
Jim Heeler
Julien Mitchell
Sam Minns
Gibb McLaughlin
Tudsbury
Philip Stainton
Denton
Dorothy Gordon
Ada Figgins
Madge Brindley
Mrs. Figgins
John Laurie
Dr. McFarlane
Raymond Huntley
Nathaniel Beenstock
Jack Howarth
Tubby Wadlow
Herbert C. Walton
Printer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$210K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lean
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lean, Wynyard Browne, Norman Spencer
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- Hobson's Choice
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $210K
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lean
David Lean, Wynyard Browne, Norman Spencer, Harold Brighouse
Malcolm Arnold
Jack Hildyard
Peter Taylor
David Lean
Department Leadership Roster
David Lean
Director
David Lean
Screenplay
Wynyard Browne
Screenplay
David Lean
Producer
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Peter Taylor
Editor
John Armstrong
Costume Design
Norman Spencer
Screenplay
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hobson's Choice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hobson's Choice about?
A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.
Who directed Hobson's Choice?
Hobson's Choice was directed by David Lean.
Who stars in Hobson's Choice?
The principal cast of Hobson's Choice includes Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda De Banzie, Daphne Anderson, Prunella Scales.
When was Hobson's Choice released and how long is it?
Hobson's Choice was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Hobson's Choice make at the box office?
Hobson's Choice grossed $210K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hobson's Choice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hobson's Choice was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hobson's Choice?
Hobson's Choice holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).