Cross Channel
Synopsis
Charter-boat owner "Tex" Parker is framed on a murder rap by a gang of jewel-and-American currency smugglers operating from the coasts of England and France, with a mid-channel rendezvous. The smugglers use him, his boat and partner, "Soapy", to carry their goods back and forth across the English. During one of the trips, "Tex" is thrown overboard, but is picked up by a French fishing boat and the fisherman take him back to their village, Porte Soliare, where he meets Jacqueline. People who appear to be quite dead early on turn out to be not dead later on, and money and swag and goods keep changing hands with such regularity that, at one point, one guy is searching for something he already has (and doesn't know it), while another guy isn't searching for it because he thinks he has it...but doesn't.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.G. Springsteen
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Rienits
- Original Score
- Lambert Williamson
- Original Title
- Cross Channel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.G. Springsteen
Rex Rienits
Lambert Williamson
Basil Emmott
John Seabourne Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
R.G. Springsteen
Director
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Rex Rienits
Writer
John Seabourne Sr.
Editor
Lambert Williamson
Original Music Composer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Channel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cross Channel about?
Charter-boat owner "Tex" Parker is framed on a murder rap by a gang of jewel-and-American currency smugglers operating from the coasts of England and France, with a mid-channel rendezvous. The smugglers use him, his boat and partner, "Soapy", to carry their goods back and forth across the English. During one of the trips, "Tex" is thrown overboard, but is picked up by a French fishing boat and the fisherman take him back to their village, Porte Soliare, where he meets Jacqueline. People who appear to be quite dead early on turn out to be not dead later on, and money and swag and goods keep changing hands with such regularity that, at one point, one guy is searching for something he already has (and doesn't know it), while another guy isn't searching for it because he thinks he has it...but doesn't.
Who directed Cross Channel?
Cross Channel was directed by R.G. Springsteen.
Who stars in Cross Channel?
The principal cast of Cross Channel includes Wayne Morris, Yvonne Furneaux, Arnold Marlé, Charles Laurence, Peter Sinclair.
When was Cross Channel released and how long is it?
Cross Channel was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Cross Channel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cross Channel was composed by Lambert Williamson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cross Channel?
Cross Channel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).