Pool of London
“A drama of the river underworld”
Synopsis
Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.
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Pool of London Clip (1951)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-05-29
Top Cast
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Bonar Colleano
Dan MacDonald
Susan Shaw
Pat
Renée Asherson
Sally
Earl Cameron
Johnny Lambert
Moira Lister
Maisie
Max Adrian
Charlie Vernon - acrobat / George
Joan Dowling
Pamela, Maisie's sister
James Robertson Justice
Engine Room Officer Trotter
Michael Golden
Customs Officer Andrews
John Longden
Det. Insp. Williams
Alfie Bass
Alf
Christopher Hewett
Mike
Leslie Phillips
Harry
John Adams
Plainclothes Policeman in Squad Car (uncredited)
John Arnatt
Squad Car Officer (uncredited)
Mae Bacon
Ethel the Barmaid (uncredited)
Ian Bannen
Garage attendant (uncredited)
George Benson
George (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 24, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Whittingham, John Eldridge
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Pool of London
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
Jack Whittingham, John Eldridge
John Addison
Gordon Dines, Lionel Banes
Peter Tanner
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Whittingham
Screenplay
Basil Dearden
Director
John Eldridge
Screenplay
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Michael Balcon
Producer
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Peter Tanner
Editor
Gordon Dines
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
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pool of London
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pool of London about?
Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.
Who directed Pool of London?
Pool of London was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in Pool of London?
The principal cast of Pool of London includes Bonar Colleano, Susan Shaw, Renée Asherson, Earl Cameron, Moira Lister.
When was Pool of London released and how long is it?
Pool of London was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Pool of London?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pool of London was composed by John Addison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pool of London?
Pool of London holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).