The Bullion Boys
Synopsis
Based on a true story. In 1940, Britain's gold reserves were transferred for safety to Liverpool because of the threat of a German invasion. The top-secret operation was known only to a handful of security men and senior bank officials... and a group of Liverpool dockers who handle the move. Billy Mac, the dockers' leader, hatches an ingenious plan to steal some of the gold bars from under the noses of the guards.
Top Cast
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David Jason
Billy Mac
Tim Pigott-Smith
Hubert
Gorden Kaye
Nickson
Brenda Blethyn
Gwen
Geoffrey Hutchings
Barton
Noreen Kershaw
Mrs Mac
Stephen Lord
Alf
Neil Caple
Jacko
Paul Angelis
Destry
Jack Deam
Richard
Susannah Corbett
Judith
Colin Edwynn
Chips
Christopher Quinn
Adam
Al Hunter Ashton
Barnstable
Stephen Hancock
Peters
Bill Speed
Stan
David Pugh
Ivor
Antony Brown
Sir John Anderson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Morahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Hitchmough
- Original Title
- The Bullion Boys
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Morahan
Jim Hitchmough
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Morahan
Director
Jim Hitchmough
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bullion Boys
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What is The Bullion Boys about?
Based on a true story. In 1940, Britain's gold reserves were transferred for safety to Liverpool because of the threat of a German invasion. The top-secret operation was known only to a handful of security men and senior bank officials... and a group of Liverpool dockers who handle the move. Billy Mac, the dockers' leader, hatches an ingenious plan to steal some of the gold bars from under the noses of the guards.
Who directed The Bullion Boys?
The Bullion Boys was directed by Christopher Morahan.
Who stars in The Bullion Boys?
The principal cast of The Bullion Boys includes David Jason, Tim Pigott-Smith, Gorden Kaye, Brenda Blethyn, Geoffrey Hutchings.
When was The Bullion Boys released and how long is it?
The Bullion Boys was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.