Hue and Cry
“The Film that Begs to Differ”
Synopsis
A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies.
Top Cast
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Alastair Sim
Felix H. Wilkinson
Jack Warner
Nightingale
Valerie White
Rhona
Jack Lambert
Ford
Harry Fowler
Joe Kirby
Douglas Barr
Alec
Stanley Escane
Roy
Ian Dawson
Norman
Gerald Fox
Dicky
David Simpson
Arthur
Albert Hughes
Wally
John Hudson
Stan
David Knox
Dusty
Jeffrey Sirett
Bill
James Crabbe
Terry
Joan Dowling
Clarry
Frederick Piper
Mr. Kirby
Vida Hope
Mrs. Kirby
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- T. E. B. Clarke
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Hue and Cry
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Crichton
T. E. B. Clarke
Georges Auric
Douglas Slocombe
Charles Hasse
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
T. E. B. Clarke
Screenplay
Charles Crichton
Director
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Michael Balcon
Producer
Charles Hasse
Editor
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hue and Cry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hue and Cry about?
A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies.
Who directed Hue and Cry?
Hue and Cry was directed by Charles Crichton.
Who stars in Hue and Cry?
The principal cast of Hue and Cry includes Alastair Sim, Jack Warner, Valerie White, Jack Lambert, Harry Fowler.
When was Hue and Cry released and how long is it?
Hue and Cry was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Hue and Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hue and Cry was composed by Georges Auric.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hue and Cry?
Hue and Cry holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).