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Pool of London

Pool of London

A drama of the river underworld

19516.51h 25m

Overview

Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.

Directed by Basil Dearden
Written by Jack Whittingham, John Eldridge
Produced by Michael Balcon
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Top Cast

Bonar Colleano

Bonar Colleano

Dan MacDonald

Susan Shaw

Susan Shaw

Pat

Renée Asherson

Renée Asherson

Sally

Earl Cameron

Earl Cameron

Johnny Lambert

Moira Lister

Moira Lister

Maisie

Max Adrian

Max Adrian

Charlie Vernon - acrobat / George

Joan Dowling

Joan Dowling

Pamela, Maisie's sister

James Robertson Justice

James Robertson Justice

Engine Room Officer Trotter

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

Harry

Alfie Bass

Alfie Bass

Alf

Themes & Keywords

london, englandfilm noirsailorjewel thiefealing

About Pool of London

Pool of London is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1951 exploring themes of london, england, film noir, sailor, jewel thief, ealing. Directed by Basil Dearden, it stars Bonar Colleano, Susan Shaw, Renée Asherson. Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.

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