Port of Escape (1956)
Two sailors dock in London in search of a good time. But when one of them fatally stabs a man during a scuffle in a bar, the pair flee the scene, commandeer a boat and take the three women on board hostage as they try to outrun the law.
Director: Anthony Young
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: May 1, 1956
Cast
- Googie Withers - Anne Stirling
- John McCallum - Mitch Gillis
- Bill Kerr - Dinty Missouri
- Joan Hickson - Rosalie Watchett
- Wendy Danielli - Daphne Stirling
- Hugh Pryse - Skinner
- Alexander Gauge - Inspector Levins
- Ewan Roberts - Sergeant Rutherford
- Gerald Andersen - Det. Sgt. Shafto (as Gerald Anderson)
- Basil Dignam - Det. Sgt. Crawford
Screenplay
- Anthony Young (Screenplay)
- Barbara S. Harper (Screenplay)
- Barbara S. Harper (Story)
Music: Bretton Byrd
Cinematography: Phil Grindrod
Editing: Peter Pitt
Production: Wellington
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, sailor, port
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More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Port of Escape about?
- Two sailors dock in London in search of a good time. But when one of them fatally stabs a man during a scuffle in a bar, the pair flee the scene, commandeer a boat and take the three women on board hostage as they try to outrun the law.
- Who directed Port of Escape?
- Port of Escape was directed by Anthony Young.
- Who stars in Port of Escape?
- Port of Escape stars Googie Withers, John McCallum, Bill Kerr, Joan Hickson, Wendy Danielli, Hugh Pryse.
- How long is Port of Escape?
- Port of Escape has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Port of Escape?
- Port of Escape is a Drama film.
- Where was Port of Escape produced?
- Port of Escape was produced in United Kingdom.