An Inspector Calls (1954)
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- Approved
- 1h 20min
- Crime, Drama
- 13 Aug 1954 (Canada)
- Movie
A wealthy family is visited by a police inspector, who questions the family about the suicide of a young working-class woman.
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Cast verified as complete
| Alastair Sim | ... |
Inspector Poole
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| Olga Lindo | ... |
Mrs. Birling
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| Arthur Young | ... |
Mr. Birling
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| Brian Worth | ... |
Gerald Croft
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| Eileen Moore | ... |
Sheila
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| Bryan Forbes | ... |
Eric Birling
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| Jane Wenham | ... |
Eva Smith
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| George Woodbridge | ... |
Fish & Chip Shop Owner
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| Barbara Everest | ... |
Committee Member
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| Charles Saynor | ... |
Police Officer
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Olwen Brookes | ... |
Miss Francis
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| John Welsh | ... |
Shop Walker
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Jenny Jones | ... |
Small Girl
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| Norman Bird | ... |
Foreman Jones-Collins (uncredited)
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Helen Cleverley | ... |
Committee Member (uncredited)
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| George Cole | ... |
Tram Conductor (uncredited)
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Walter Cross | ... |
Joe Meggarty (uncredited)
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Renee Cunliffe | ... |
Woman in pub (uncredited)
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Brenda Duncan | ... |
Committee Member (uncredited)
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Vi Endean | ... |
Committee Member (uncredited)
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Mabel Etherington | ... |
Committee Member (uncredited)
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| Victor Harrington | ... |
Man in Pub (uncredited)
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George Hirste | ... |
Cabbie (uncredited)
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Pat Neal | ... |
Edna - Birlings' Maid (uncredited)
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Paul Phillips | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Bill Raymond | ... |
Manager of Hat Department (uncredited)
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Arthur Sandifer | ... |
Barman (uncredited)
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Winnie Wiblin | ... |
Committee Member (uncredited)
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| Catherine Willmer | ... |
Senior Factory Woman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Guy Hamilton | ||
Written by
| J.B. Priestley | ... | (adapted from the play by) |
| Desmond Davis | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| A.D. Peters | ... | producer |
Music by
| Francis Chagrin | ||
Cinematography by
| Edward Scaife | ... | director of photography (as Ted Scaife) |
Editing by
| Alan Osbiston | ||
Editorial Department
| Geoffrey Botterill | ... | assembly cutter (uncredited) |
| Teddy Mason | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Joseph Bato | ||
Makeup Department
| Eric Carter | ... | makeup artist |
| Henry Montsash | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Raymond Anzarut | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Lynn | ... | assistant director |
| Buddy Booth | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
| Ted Sturgis | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John Hoesli | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Peter Mullins | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| James Sawyer | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Cox | ... | sound supervisor |
| Chris Greenham | ... | dubbing editor |
| Red Law | ... | sound recordist |
| George Stephenson | ... | sound recordist |
| Alan Blay | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
| Jack Davies | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Sandy Fairlie | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| Barbara Hopkins | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
| Bob Jones | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
| Ivor Worsley | ... | sound maintenance (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Day | ... | camera operator |
| Edward Clements | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Gerry Fisher | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Norman Hargood | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bridget Sellers | ... | wardrobe |
| Julia Squire | ... | wardrobe designer |
Music Department
| Francis Chagrin | ... | conductor / musical director (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pamela Davies | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Van Jones | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Catherine O'Brien | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- British Lion Film Corporation (1954) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as British Lion Film Corporation Limited)
- Associated Artists Productions (AAP) (1954) (United States) (theatrical)
- Filmimport A/S (1954) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Lumiere Video (1996) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Kino Lorber Studio Classics (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Netflix (2021) (Non-US) (video) (VOD) (several territories in Europe)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Shepperton Studios (studio facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Set in 1912, an upper crust English family's dinner is interrupted when a police inspector brings news of a girl known to everyone present having died in suspicious circumstances. It seems each member of the family could have had a hand in her death. But who is the mysterious Inspector and what can he want of them? This was originally a West End play.
Written by Steve Crook |
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| Taglines | A tale of investigation into the lives of five people who have forged a tragic chain of circumstances. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | During the first scene at the dinner table, Eric Birling says "Steady, the Buffs". This phrase means "stay calm, be careful, and persevere", and is associated with the 3rd Regiment of Foot (The East Kent Regiment), whose nickname was 'The Buffs'. The phrase is thought to have originated when the Regiment was stationed in Malta in 1858, and was popularised in Rudyard Kipling's novel, "Soldiers Three". 'Buffs' refers the dull yellow colour of the facings worn by the regiment, starting in the 18th Century. See more » |
| Goofs | Despite the film/story being set in 1912 England, the ladies dresses feature zip fasteners, but the modern zipper was not invented for use in clothing until 1913. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Second Time Around (1991). See more » |
| Quotes |
Inspector Goole:
We don't live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other. And I tell you that the time will soon come when if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish. Good night See more » |