The comfortable complacency of the British Birling family is upset when Inspector Poole (Alastair Sim) comes calling. An impoverished young working girl named Eva Smith (Jane Wenham) has committed suicide, and Poole hopes that the Birlings will help him find out why. As the evening progresses, a series of flashbacks reveal that .. Read more
| Starring | Alastair Sim, Arthur Young, Brian Worth, Eileen Moore |
|---|---|
| Director | Guy Hamilton |
| Genres | Drama |
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The comfortable complacency of the British Birling family is upset when Inspector Poole (Alastair Sim) comes calling. An impoverished young working girl named Eva Smith (Jane Wenham) has committed suicide, and Poole hopes that the Birlings will help him find out why. As the evening progresses, a series of flashbacks reveal that each member of the Birling family has in some small way been responsible for Eva's demise. A twist ending adds a mystical, thought-provoking touch to the proceedings. Bryan Forbes, who plays the Birling son, matriculated into the noted director of such films as The L-Shaped Room, King Rat and The Whisperers. An Inspector Calls was based on a play by J.B. Priestley, which recently scored a huge hit when it was revived in London and New York.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
| Starring | Alastair Sim, Arthur Young, Brian Worth, Eileen Moore, Bryan Forbes, Jane Wenham, Olga Lindo |
|---|---|
| Director | Guy Hamilton |
| Studio | ELEVATION |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 17 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1954 To Rent: DVD: 01 Mar 2010 |
JB Priestley's play comes to the screen (adapted by Desmond Davis) with a minimum of cinematic imagination. Alastair... read more on Time Out
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Great British film which will enthrall you. Treat yourself to special viewing !
This is one of the best adaptations of a play I have ever seen. It's rare that adaptations surpass the original novel or play........I think this film ... read more »
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Great British film which will enthrall you. Treat yourself to special viewing !
This is one of the best adaptations of a play I have ever seen. It's rare that adaptations surpass the original novel or play........I think this film ... read more »
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British acting at its best
A truly great film - one that can be watched over and over again.
Alastair Sim puts in a great turn - acting class.
Simple plot, ... read more »
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must watch
Enjoy for all the family. Relevant and meaning even go this day and age. Classic!sit back and watch whilst putting your feet up.
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