Poet's Pub
“Laughter on tap”
Synopsis
A loosely structured comedy allowing for a series of vignettes based around an ancient coaching inn. The story was adapted from the 1929 novel by Scottish writer Erik Linklater.
Top Cast
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Derek Bond
Saturday Keith
Rona Anderson
Joanna Benbow
James Robertson Justice
Prof. Benbow
John McLaren
Elmer Van Buren
Barbara Murray
Nelly Bly
Peter Croft
Quentin Cotton
Leslie Dwyer
Holly
Joyce Grenfell
Miss Horsefell-Hughes
Fabia Drake
Lady Mercy Cotton
Maurice Denham
PC Windle
Kay Cavendish
Jean Forbes
Andrew Osborn
Williams
Iris Hoey
Lady Keith
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Diana Morgan
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- Poet's Pub
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Aquila Film Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick Wilson
Diana Morgan, Eric Linklater
Clifton Parker
George Stretton
Peter Bezencenet
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Wilson
Director
Diana Morgan
Screenplay
Peter Bezencenet
Editor
George Stretton
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Poet's Pub.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poet's Pub
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Poet's Pub about?
A loosely structured comedy allowing for a series of vignettes based around an ancient coaching inn. The story was adapted from the 1929 novel by Scottish writer Erik Linklater.
Who directed Poet's Pub?
Poet's Pub was directed by Frederick Wilson.
Who stars in Poet's Pub?
The principal cast of Poet's Pub includes Derek Bond, Rona Anderson, James Robertson Justice, John McLaren, Barbara Murray.
When was Poet's Pub released and how long is it?
Poet's Pub was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Poet's Pub?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poet's Pub was composed by Clifton Parker.
Is Poet's Pub based on a book or true story?
Poet's Pub is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eric Linklater".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Poet's Pub?
Poet's Pub holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).