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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 .. Read more

Starring	Alastair Sim, Arthur Young, Brian Worth, Eileen Moore
Director	Guy Hamilton
Genres	Drama

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- 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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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:17
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  CLASSIC
  
  Absolutly Brilliant , Forget its dated , Just enjoy Mr Sims Performance and the cautionary tale with almost as many twists as 'The Usual Suspects'. ... read more »
  
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  - Andy Campbell
  - Wirral , Cheshire
  - 28 Sep 2005 at 21:04
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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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- - roncoach
  - 263 reviews
  - suffolk
  - 21 Jan 2012 at 02:05
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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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- 1010443
- - a customer
  - 27 Jun 2011 at 18:41
- - 2
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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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  - 30 May 2011 at 11:08
- - 2
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  Still relevant today
  
  A really excellent film that works on a number of levels. It could be a family drama, a thriller, even a ghost story. It's also a commentary on social life ... read more »
  
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- - Robrobbyrob
  - 3 reviews
  - 19 May 2011 at 10:14
- - 2
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  Alistair Sim great actor
  
  Alistair Sim excellent as always .don't need fancy sets or special effects good acting and a great script carries the film and if anything it is better ... read more »
  
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- 991215
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  - 10 May 2011 at 15:49
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  Great Classic
  
  I watched this because my son was studying this for GCSE and I always try to take an interest.
  
  He had already seen it in a play in Londons West End ... read more »
  
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- - Duchess1967
  - 9 reviews
  - Luton
  - 21 Oct 2010 at 13:46
- - 2
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  Super Sim - Terrific Tale
  
  If you're looking for more than a bit of fun try this film.
  
  I studied the play whilst at school. I've seen it on stage, read the book and ... read more »
  
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- 924160
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Downstairs
  - 6 reviews
  - Upstairs
  - 16 Sep 2010 at 22:02
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  An Inspector Calls
  
  There is nothing like a good old fashoned black and white movie to take you back to the proper days of good movie making. And this film doesn't disappoint. ... read more »
  
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- - khandikane
  - 52 reviews
  - Sidcup
  - 23 Aug 2010 at 20:14
- - 1
  - 0
  a golden oldie
  
  In truth, this is one for the wrinklies among us!
  
  Excellent acting by Alistair Sim (as one might expect!)
  
  It's a good old ghost story ... read more »
  
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- - bumper
  - 23 reviews
  - Seaford,England
  - 23 Aug 2010 at 17:17
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  Wet Sunday afternoon type of film
  
  Classic British cinema and a good rendition of one of Priestley's 'time warp' morality plays (have seen theatre productions of this play). Alistair... read more »
  
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  - Surrey
  - 17 Aug 2010 at 13:38
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- - 6
  - 0
  CLASSIC
  
  Absolutly Brilliant , Forget its dated , Just enjoy Mr Sims Performance and the cautionary tale with almost as many twists as 'The Usual Suspects'. ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 154614
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Andy Campbell
  - Wirral , Cheshire
  - 28 Sep 2005 at 21:04
- - 3
  - 0
  Classic
  
  I had to study this play by JB Priestly whilst at school and have also watched the film. It has a great story line and lots of dark twists. It explains the ... read more »
  
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  - Chatham
  - 16 Jul 2005 at 23:06
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  Dark and haunting classic with a twist
  
  'An Inspector calls' is one of J.P. Priestley's 'time plays', tracing the consequences of the characters' careless everyday actions and ... read more »
  
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  - Cardiff, Wales
  - 17 Nov 2005 at 17:49
- - 2
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  sublime!
  
  A brillient adaptataion of the book. Alister Simm,manages to look charming,funny & sinister all at once!Totally enthralling from start to finish.......... read more »
  
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- - allan williams
  - Land of my fathers
  - 27 Mar 2006 at 13:12
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  Wet Sunday afternoon type of film
  
  Classic British cinema and a good rendition of one of Priestley's 'time warp' morality plays (have seen theatre productions of this play). Alistair... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 915429
- - a customer
  - Surrey
  - 17 Aug 2010 at 13:38
- - 2
  - 0
  An Inspector Calls
  
  There is nothing like a good old fashoned black and white movie to take you back to the proper days of good movie making. And this film doesn't disappoint. ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 917444
- - khandikane
  - 52 reviews
  - Sidcup
  - 23 Aug 2010 at 20:14
- - 2
  - 0
  Super Sim - Terrific Tale
  
  If you're looking for more than a bit of fun try this film.
  
  I studied the play whilst at school. I've seen it on stage, read the book and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 924160
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Downstairs
  - 6 reviews
  - Upstairs
  - 16 Sep 2010 at 22:02
- - 2
  - 0
  Alistair Sim great actor
  
  Alistair Sim excellent as always .don't need fancy sets or special effects good acting and a great script carries the film and if anything it is better ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 991215
- - a customer
  - 10 May 2011 at 15:49
- - 2
  - 0
  Still relevant today
  
  A really excellent film that works on a number of levels. It could be a family drama, a thriller, even a ghost story. It's also a commentary on social life ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 994592
- - Robrobbyrob
  - 3 reviews
  - 19 May 2011 at 10:14
- - 2
  - 0
  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.
  
  Report this review
- 998580
- - a customer
  - 30 May 2011 at 11:08

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Critics' reviews
- JB Priestley's play comes to the screen (adapted by Desmond Davis) with a minimum of cinematic imagination. Alastair... read more on Time Out
- 46617
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:17
- Tactful, enjoyable record of a celebrated play in its author's most typical manner.
- 33339
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43

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- An Inspector Calls
  
  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 ...