Port of Escape
Synopsis
Two sailors dock in London in search of a good time. But when one of them fatally stabs a man during a scuffle in a bar, the pair flee the scene, commandeer a boat and take the three women on board hostage as they try to outrun the law.
Top Cast
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Googie Withers
Anne Stirling
John McCallum
Mitch Gillis
Bill Kerr
Dinty Missouri
Joan Hickson
Rosalie Watchett
Wendy Danielli
Daphne Stirling
Hugh Pryse
Skinner
Alexander Gauge
Inspector Levins
Ewan Roberts
Sergeant Rutherford
Gerald Andersen
Det. Sgt. Shafto (as Gerald Anderson)
Basil Dignam
Det. Sgt. Crawford
Ingeborg von Kusserow
Lucy (as Ingeborg Wells)
Cameron Hall
Bates
Doug Robinson
Field
Jack Lester
Ship's Mate
George Rose
Publican
Robert Bruce
Policeman
Norman Pierce
Policeman
Leonard Llewellyn
Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Young, Barbara S. Harper
- Original Score
- Bretton Byrd
- Original Title
- Port of Escape
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Wellington
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Young
Anthony Young, Barbara S. Harper
Bretton Byrd
Phil Grindrod
Peter Pitt
Lance Comfort
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Young
Director
Anthony Young
Screenplay
Peter Pitt
Editor
Barbara S. Harper
Screenplay
Phil Grindrod
Director of Photography
Lance Comfort
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port of Escape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Port of Escape about?
Two sailors dock in London in search of a good time. But when one of them fatally stabs a man during a scuffle in a bar, the pair flee the scene, commandeer a boat and take the three women on board hostage as they try to outrun the law.
Who directed Port of Escape?
Port of Escape was directed by Anthony Young.
Who stars in Port of Escape?
The principal cast of Port of Escape includes Googie Withers, John McCallum, Bill Kerr, Joan Hickson, Wendy Danielli.
When was Port of Escape released and how long is it?
Port of Escape was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Port of Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Port of Escape was composed by Bretton Byrd.