The Sailor's Return
Synopsis
Based on the 1925 novel The Sailor's Return by David Garnett. A sailor returns to his hometown to open a pub bringing with him his new black wife. Very quickly they find themselves ostracised by the community.
Top Cast
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Tom Bell
William Targett
Shope Shodeinde
Princess Tulip
Elton Charles
Billy/Olu Targett
Denyse Alexander
Mrs Cherret
Julia Swift
Annie
Pat Keen
Mrs Bascombe
Nigel Hawthorne
Mr Fosse
Jill Spurrier
Mrs Frickes
Ray Smith
Fred Leake
Mick Ford
Tom Madgwick
Peter Benson
Charlie Nye
Ann Way
Mrs Clall
Paola Dionisotti
Lucy Sturmey
George Costigan
Harry Targett
Clive Swift
Reverend Pottock
Victor Winding
Ship's Captain
Barry Jackson
Carrier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- James Saunders, David Garnett
- Original Title
- The Sailor's Return
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
James Saunders, David Garnett
Brian Tufano
Verity Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
James Saunders
Writer
Jack Gold
Director
Brian Tufano
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sailor's Return
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sailor's Return about?
Based on the 1925 novel The Sailor's Return by David Garnett. A sailor returns to his hometown to open a pub bringing with him his new black wife. Very quickly they find themselves ostracised by the community.
Who directed The Sailor's Return?
The Sailor's Return was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in The Sailor's Return?
The principal cast of The Sailor's Return includes Tom Bell, Shope Shodeinde, Elton Charles, Denyse Alexander, Julia Swift.
When was The Sailor's Return released and how long is it?
The Sailor's Return was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is The Sailor's Return based on a book or true story?
The Sailor's Return is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Garnett".