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Distant Trumpet

  • 19521952
  • 1h 3m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
37
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Distant Trumpet (1952)
Drama
David Anthony, Harley Street physician swaps duties with his brother, a medical missionary in Africa.David Anthony, Harley Street physician swaps duties with his brother, a medical missionary in Africa.David Anthony, Harley Street physician swaps duties with his brother, a medical missionary in Africa.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
37
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  • Director
    • Terence Fisher
  • Writers
    • Derek Elphinstone(screenplay)
    • Oliver Hunkin(additional sequences)
    • Bernard McNabb(additional sequences)
  • Stars
    • Derek Bond
    • Jean Patterson
    • Derek Elphinstone
  • Director
    • Terence Fisher
  • Writers
    • Derek Elphinstone(screenplay)
    • Oliver Hunkin(additional sequences)
    • Bernard McNabb(additional sequences)
  • Stars
    • Derek Bond
    • Jean Patterson
    • Derek Elphinstone
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    • 3User reviews
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    Derek Bond
    Derek Bond
    • David Anthony
    Jean Patterson
    • Valerie Maitland
    Derek Elphinstone
    • Richard Anthony
    Anne Brooke
    • Beryl Jeffries
    Grace Gavin
    • Flips
    Keith Pyott
    Keith Pyott
    • Sir Rudolph Gettins
    Jean Webster-Brough
    • Mrs. Waterhouse
    Grace Denbeigh-Russell
    • Mrs. Hallett
    John Howlett
    • Bill
    • (as John Howlett)
    Peter Fontaine
    • Peter
    Gwynne Whitby
    Gwynne Whitby
    • Lady Marriot-Stokes
    Alban Blakelock
    • Mr. Harris
    Constance Fraser
    • Mrs. Nettley
    • (uncredited)
    Anne Hunter
    • Simply dressed woman
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    • Director
      • Terence Fisher
    • Writers
      • Derek Elphinstone(screenplay)
      • Oliver Hunkin(additional sequences)
      • Bernard McNabb(additional sequences)
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    3/10
    Uninspiring Drama
    When a film has not been seen for nearly 70 years you hope that it is an undiscovered masterpiece.Sadly this is not the case.The fact that the film was made at Viking Studios gives you that clue that it will be underwhelming.This film makes an hour seem like a day.
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    • Release date
      • July 1952 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Meridian Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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