Emergency Call
Synopsis
A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with leukaemia and has only days to live. Her only hope is a blood transfusion, but her blood type is extremely rare, so the race is on to find the donors.
Top Cast
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Jack Warner
Inspector Lane
Anthony Steel
Dr. Carter
Joy Shelton
Laura Bishop
Sidney James
Danny Marks
Earl Cameron
George Robinson
Thora Hird
Mrs. Cornelius
Freddie Mills
Tim Mahoney
John Robinson
Dr. Braithwaite
Eric Pohlmann
Flash Harry
Sydney Tafler
Brett
Geoffrey Hibbert
Jackson
Vida Hope
Brenda
Henry Hewitt
Mr. Wilberforce
Peggy Bryan
Ward Sister
Avis Scott
Marie
Bruce Seton
Sgt. Bellamy
Anna Turner
Mrs. Jackson
Nosher Powell
Boy Booth
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Vernon Harris, Lewis Gilbert
- Original Score
- Wilfred Burns
- Original Title
- Emergency Call
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Nettlefold Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
Vernon Harris, Lewis Gilbert
Wilfred Burns
Wilkie Cooper
Charles Hasse
Ernest G. Roy
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Gilbert
Director
Vernon Harris
Writer
Charles Hasse
Editor
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Lewis Gilbert
Writer
Ernest G. Roy
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
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Emergency Call.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Call
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emergency Call about?
A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with leukaemia and has only days to live. Her only hope is a blood transfusion, but her blood type is extremely rare, so the race is on to find the donors.
Who directed Emergency Call?
Emergency Call was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in Emergency Call?
The principal cast of Emergency Call includes Jack Warner, Anthony Steel, Joy Shelton, Sidney James, Earl Cameron.
When was Emergency Call released and how long is it?
Emergency Call was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Emergency Call?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emergency Call was composed by Wilfred Burns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Emergency Call?
Emergency Call holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).