CinemaOSMovie · 1949 · 1h 47m
The Small Back Room
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As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on 1943 Britain, the embittered expert who'll have to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol.

Directed byEmeric Pressburger, Michael Powell

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
EN
Released
February 21, 1949
Budget
$240,000
Revenue
$135,000
Studios
London Films ProductionsThe Archers

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1 video
4K Restoration Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
David Farrar

David Farrar

Sammy Rice

Kathleen Byron

Kathleen Byron

Susan

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

R.B. Waring

Leslie Banks

Leslie Banks

Col. A. K. Holland

Michael Gough

Michael Gough

Capt. Dick Stuart

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Cpl. Taylor

Milton Rosmer

Milton Rosmer

Prof. Mair

Walter Fitzgerald

Walter Fitzgerald

Brine

Emrys Jones

Emrys Jones

Joe

Michael Goodliffe

Michael Goodliffe

Till

Creative team
Directed by
Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger
Michael Powell
Michael Powell
Written by
Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger
Michael Powell
Michael Powell
Produced by
Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger
Michael Powell
Michael Powell

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