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An Inspector Calls

  • 19541954
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 20m
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7.5/10
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An Inspector Calls (1954)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
When a young girl is found dead an inspector is sent to investigate a prosperous Yorkshire household. It emerges that each member of the family has a guilty secret - each one is partly respo... Read allWhen a young girl is found dead an inspector is sent to investigate a prosperous Yorkshire household. It emerges that each member of the family has a guilty secret - each one is partly responsible for her death.When a young girl is found dead an inspector is sent to investigate a prosperous Yorkshire household. It emerges that each member of the family has a guilty secret - each one is partly responsible for her death.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
4.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Guy Hamilton
  • Writers
    • J.B. Priestley(adapted from the play by)
    • Desmond Davis(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alastair Sim
    • Arthur Young
    • Olga Lindo
Top credits
  • Director
    • Guy Hamilton
  • Writers
    • J.B. Priestley(adapted from the play by)
    • Desmond Davis(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alastair Sim
    • Arthur Young
    • Olga Lindo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 62User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    George Cole in An Inspector Calls (1954)
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    Helen Cleverley, Brenda Duncan, Vi Endean, Mabel Etherington, Barbara Everest, Olga Lindo, and Winnie Wiblin in An Inspector Calls (1954)
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    Jane Wenham, Brian Worth, and Paul Phillips in An Inspector Calls (1954)
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    Top cast

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    Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim
    • Inspector Pooleas Inspector Poole
    Arthur Young
    • Mr. Birlingas Mr. Birling
    Olga Lindo
    Olga Lindo
    • Mrs. Birlingas Mrs. Birling
    Brian Worth
    • Gerald Croftas Gerald Croft
    Eileen Moore
    Eileen Moore
    • Sheilaas Sheila
    Bryan Forbes
    Bryan Forbes
    • Eric Birlingas Eric Birling
    Jane Wenham
    • Eva Smithas Eva Smith
    George Woodbridge
    George Woodbridge
    • Fish & Chip Shop Owneras Fish & Chip Shop Owner
    Barbara Everest
    Barbara Everest
    • Committee Memberas Committee Member
    Charles Saynor
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    Olwen Brookes
    • Miss Francisas Miss Francis
    John Welsh
    John Welsh
    • Shop Walkeras Shop Walker
    Jenny Jones
    • Small Girlas Small Girl
    • (as Frances Gowens)
    Norman Bird
    Norman Bird
    • Foreman Jones-Collinsas Foreman Jones-Collins
    • (uncredited)
    Helen Cleverley
    • Committee Memberas Committee Member
    • (uncredited)
    George Cole
    George Cole
    • Tram Conductoras Tram Conductor
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Cross
    • Joe Meggartyas Joe Meggarty
    • (uncredited)
    Renee Cunliffe
    • Woman in pubas Woman in pub
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Guy Hamilton
    • Writers
      • J.B. Priestley(adapted from the play by)
      • Desmond Davis(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
    • flashback
    • family relationships
    • coincidence
    • suicide
    • telephone call
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    • Taglines
      • A tale of investigation into the lives of five people who have forged a tragic chain of circumstances.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • 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.
    • Goofs
      At around 59mins, a poster for a circus appears in the background advertising the Great Blondin. The film is set in 1912, but Blondin died in Ealing in 1897.
    • 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

    • Connections
      Referenced in Inspector Morse: Second Time Around (1991)

    User reviews62

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Fascinating study of people facing consequences of their actions
    I first saw this film when I was ll years old and have never forgotten it. If I had my way, it would be required viewing in every school in the U.S.. The period atmosphere is superb and the acting first rate. A well shaded performance by Jane Wenham who plays the pivotal role. The haunting theme music, I have tried unsuccessfully to obtain.
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    • Apr 17, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1954 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Inspektor je došao
    • Filming locations
      • Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Lion Film Corporation
      • Watergate Productions Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,331,372
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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