

River Beat
“Diamonds on her meant trouble!”
Synopsis
British diamond smugglers use the radiowoman (Phyllis Kirk) from a freighter docked on the Thames to unwittingly "mule" their swag, hidden in cigarettes, past customs, not knowing that she has befriended an Inspector for the Thames River Patrol.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Bentley
Det. Insp. Dan Barker
Phyllis Kirk
Judy Roberts
Leonard White
Det. Sgt. Mack McLeod
Glyn Houston
Charlie Williamson
Patrick Jordan
Albert Fisher, called both "Al" and "Bert"
Harold Ayer
Steward Alfred Gordon, also called "Al"
David Hurst
Paddy Maclure
Charles Lloyd Pack
John Hendrick
Robert Ayres
Ship's Captain Watford
Ewan Roberts
Customs Chief J. S. Blake
Michael Balfour
Adams
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Rex Rienits
- Original Title
- River Beat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Victor Hanbury Productions, Insignia Films (GB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Green
Rex Rienits
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Green
Director
Rex Rienits
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Beat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is River Beat about?
British diamond smugglers use the radiowoman (Phyllis Kirk) from a freighter docked on the Thames to unwittingly "mule" their swag, hidden in cigarettes, past customs, not knowing that she has befriended an Inspector for the Thames River Patrol.
Who directed River Beat?
River Beat was directed by Guy Green.
Who stars in River Beat?
The principal cast of River Beat includes John Bentley, Phyllis Kirk, Leonard White, Glyn Houston, Patrick Jordan.
When was River Beat released and how long is it?
River Beat was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.




















