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Pool of London is a 1951 British noir crime film directed by Basil Dearden. It stars Bonar Colleano, Earl Cameron (in his breakthrough role) and Susan Shaw. Set in post-war London, the film is of note for portraying the first interracial relationship in a British film.
Pool of London: Directed by Basil Dearden. With Bonar Colleano, Susan Shaw, Renée Asherson, Earl Cameron. When their ship docks the crew disembark as usual to pick up their lives in postwar London.
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- Crime, Drama
- Basil Dearden
- 1951-08-13
Jan 16, 2024 · Pool Of London. When their ship docks the crew disembark as usual to pick up their lives in post-war London. For one of them his petty smuggling turns more serious when he finds himself caught up with a robbery in the City. Starring: Susan Shaw, Renee Asherson, Bonar Colleano. Contains: Mild Violence
- 85 min
Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com [Director of Photography] Gordon Hines paints a gritty portrait of post-war London, but it's really the stymied sexual tension between Cameron and Shaw which...
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- Basil Dearden
- Crime, Drama
- Bonar Colleano
Please join me for brief discussion on this significant and under appreciated British film, Pool Of London, which was released by Ealing Studios in 1951 and ...
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- Neil's Movie Channel
The film Pool of London is a classic of British cinema, released shortly after the Second World War in 1951. Directed by Basil Dearden, it tells the story of two sailors on shore leave in London. With its vivid portrayal of a vibrant port-city, and its themes of racism, class divides and loyalty, it remains an essential and evocative film to ...
In postwar London, trouble brews on the merchant ship Dunbar when a crew member smuggles a risky item and another engages in a forbidden romance. Watch trailers & learn more.
