Réalisation:
Basil DeardenPhotographie:
Gordon DinesMusique:
John AddisonActeurs·trices:
Bonar Colleano, Susan Shaw, Renée Asherson, Earl Cameron, Moira Lister, James Robertson Justice, Alfie Bass, Leslie Phillips, John Longden (plus)Résumés(1)
A ship sails into the Pool of London, and for the few days it is loading or discharging, it becomes as much a part of the Pool as the wharves and warehouses, as the buildings of the city itself. To the tugmen, the watermen, the customs, the river police, it's just another job - usually. However, everything changes or two sailors on shore leave when they inadvertently become caught up in a crime as murky as the great river itself. (StudioCanal UK)
(plus)Critiques (1)
Pool of London may have been made in 1951, but despite the expected technical limitations of its time, it quickly became clear that these were minor issues. The filmmakers managed to deliver a story that surprisingly kept me engaged throughout. It’s a simple plot—nothing to overthink—but the Brits presented it in such a compelling way that I wasn’t bored for a second. Considering when it was made, the inclusion of a Jamaican sailor and the challenges he faces didn’t come off as forced or cliché, which was refreshing. All in all, I really enjoyed it. / Lesson learned: Back then, a pair of nylons would do the trick—nowadays, you'd need to buy a Vuitton bag!
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