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The Sailor's Return
The Sailor's Return
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The Sailor's Return

1978
1h 40m
Drama
History

Status

Released

Release

1978

Runtime

1h 40m

Storyline

Based on the 1925 novel The Sailor's Return by David Garnett. A sailor returns to his hometown to open a pub bringing with him his new black wife. Very quickly they find themselves ostracised by the community.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Nov 15, 1978
Languages
English
Director
Jack Gold
Jack Gold

Top Cast

16 Cast Members

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

William Targett

Shope Shodeinde

Princess Tulip

Elton Charles

Billy/Olu Targett

Denyse Alexander

Mrs Cherret

Julia Swift

Julia Swift

Annie

Pat Keen

Pat Keen

Mrs Bascombe

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Mr Fosse

Jill Spurrier

Mrs Frickes

Ray Smith

Ray Smith

Fred Leake

Mick Ford

Mick Ford

Tom Madgwick

Peter Benson

Peter Benson

Charlie Nye

Ann Way

Mrs Clall

Paola Dionisotti

Paola Dionisotti

Lucy Sturmey

George Costigan

George Costigan

Harry Targett

Clive Swift

Clive Swift

Reverend Pottock

Victor Winding

Victor Winding

Ship's Captain

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