The Inspector
“Hunted... From London... Amsterdam... The Casbah... To The Beaches Of The Middle East... A Strange Pursuit... And An Even Stranger Liaison!”
Synopsis
At the end of WW2, a compassionate Dutch policeman helps smuggle a Jewish woman into British Palestine.
Top Cast
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Stephen Boyd
Peter Jongman
Dolores Hart
Lisa Held
Leo McKern
Brandt
Hugh Griffith
Van der Pink
Donald Pleasence
Wolters
Harry Andrews
Ayoob
Robert Stephens
Dickens
Marius Goring
Thorens
Finlay Currie
De Kool
Geoffrey Keen
Bartels
Neil McCallum
Browne
Jean Anderson
Mrs. Jongman
Jane Jordan Rogers
Anaka Jongman
Jack Gwillim
Inspector Cobb
Arthur Gross
Railway Conductor
Anne Dickins
Rachel
Vi Stevens
Barge Woman
Derek Francis
Detective Inspector
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Dunne
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Gidding
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Inspector
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Red Lion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Dunne
Nelson Gidding, Jan de Hartog
Malcolm Arnold
Arthur Ibbetson
Ernest Walter
Mark Robson
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Dunne
Director
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Ernest Walter
Editor
Nelson Gidding
Screenplay
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inspector
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Inspector about?
At the end of WW2, a compassionate Dutch policeman helps smuggle a Jewish woman into British Palestine.
Who directed The Inspector?
The Inspector was directed by Philip Dunne.
Who stars in The Inspector?
The principal cast of The Inspector includes Stephen Boyd, Dolores Hart, Leo McKern, Hugh Griffith, Donald Pleasence.
When was The Inspector released and how long is it?
The Inspector was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Inspector?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Inspector was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is The Inspector based on a book or true story?
The Inspector is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jan de Hartog".