An Inspector Calls (2015)

A mysterious Inspector investigates the wealthy Birling family and their dinner guests following the suicide of a young woman.

Director:

Aisling Walsh

Writers:

J.B. Priestley (based on the play by), Helen Edmundson (adapted by)

Stars:

Sophie Rundle, Lucy Chappell, Miranda Richardson

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Sophie Rundle	...	Eva
Lucy Chappell	...	Edna
Miranda Richardson	...	Sybil Birling
Ken Stott	...	Arthur Birling
Finn Cole	...	Eric Birling
Chloe Pirrie	...	Sheila Birling
Kyle Soller	...	Gerald Croft
David Thewlis	...	The Inspector
Flora Nicholson	...	Miss Francis
Gary Davis	...	Alderman Meggarty
Wanda Opalinska	...	Charity Lady

Storyline

In 1912 pompous industrialist Arthur Birling, who has hopes of a knighthood, his superior wife Sybil and young son Eric are celebrating the engagement of daughter Sheila to eligible Gerald Croft when they are visited by blunt Inspector Goole. He tells them of the suicide of a young woman named Eva Smith and though they all claim not to have known her the inspector demonstrates that each in their own way contributed to her downfall, by having her dismissed from work or, in the young men's cases, having sexual relationships and then abandoning her. After Goole has left the youngsters feel ashamed and the engagement is halted but Arthur Birling, doubting the inspector's authority, rings the local police station. This is the prelude to a double shock which will lead to the family's humiliation and ruin.

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Plot Keywords:

inspector | suicide | dinner guest | f rated | justice | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Drama Republic [UK] Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 2015 (UK)

Also Known As:

An Inspector Calls

Filming Locations:

Yorkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Drama Republic,British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on the play of the same name, by J.B. Priestley.

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Goofs

Gerald leaves the room after Sheila has given him back her engagement ring, but the next time she appears, she still has the engagement ring on her finger.

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Quotes

The Inspector: But just remember this: There are millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us with their lives, and hopes, and fears. Their suffering, and chance of happiness all intertwined with what we think, and say, and do. We don't live alone upon this earth. We are responsible for each other. And if mankind will not learn that lesson, then the time will come, soon, when he will be taught it in fire, and blood, and anguish.

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Connections

Version of The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse: An Inspector Calls (1948)

User Reviews

Enjoyed the entire thing

I loved the entire play. The thought of the play was amazing. I loved how the music blended so perfectly with the feelings of the characters and how the lighting always matched the mood. The producers kept you going with the entire thing and knew when to go to a another scene, which they executed it quite beautifully. The camera angles were great, the over the shoulder angles kept a kind of sense that this person was disgusted with them (mainly the Inspector). Also, the actors were a perfect fit. I adored Finn Cole, he was such a perfect fit to play Eric Birling. He provoked such feeling in the character and he just suited the role perfectly. But, all the actors were a perfect fit for their roles. Overall, thee play was phenomenal.