An Inspector Calls

1954
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1h 20m

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Alastair Sim in An Inspector Calls (1954)

A wealthy family is visited by a police inspector, who questions the family about the suicide of a young working-class woman.A wealthy family is visited by a police inspector, who questions the family about the suicide of a young working-class woman.A wealthy family is visited by a police inspector, who questions the family about the suicide of a young working-class woman.

Director
- Guy Hamilton
Writers
- J.B. Priestley
- Desmond Davis
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7.5/10

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Director
- Guy Hamilton
Writers
- J.B. Priestley
- Desmond Davis
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Alastair Sim

Inspector Poole

Arthur Young

Mr. Birling

Olga Lindo

Mrs. Birling

Brian Worth

Gerald Croft

Eileen Moore

Sheila

Bryan Forbes

Eric Birling

Jane Wenham

Eva Smith

George Woodbridge

Fish & Chip Shop Owner

Barbara Everest

Committee Member

Charles Saynor

Police Officer

Olwen Brookes

Miss Francis

John Welsh

Shop Walker

Jenny Jones

Small Girl
(as Frances Gowens)

Norman Bird

Foreman Jones-Collins
(uncredited)

Helen Cleverley

Committee Member
(uncredited)

George Cole

Tram Conductor
(uncredited)

Walter Cross

Joe Meggarty
(uncredited)

Renee Cunliffe

Woman in pub
(uncredited)

Director
- Guy Hamilton
Writers
- J.B. Priestley
- Desmond Davis
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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)

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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.