London Belongs to Me (1948): Cast & Plot
London Belongs to Me is a 1948 drama directed by Sidney Gilliat, starring Richard Attenborough as Percy Boon, Joyce Carey and Fay Compton. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Sidney Gilliat
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Individual Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is London Belongs to Me About?
The premise of London Belongs to Me without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a large London terrace house from Christmas 1938 to September 1939, the film follows the intertwined lives of its diverse tenants. Percy Boon, living with his mother, is drawn into a world of gangsters and murder despite his good intentions. The narrative examines how his involvement reverberates through the household, affecting each resident.
London Belongs to Me Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- murder
- car mechanic
- seance
- medium
- london england
- christmas
- family relationships
- based on novel
London Belongs to Me Cast & Characters
Richard Attenborough leads the cast as Percy Boon, with Joyce Carey as Mrs Vizzard and Fay Compton as Mrs. Josser. Directed by Sidney Gilliat; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sidney Gilliat
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Richard Attenborough as Percy Boon -
Joyce Carey as Mrs Vizzard -
Fay Compton as Mrs. Josser -
Wylie Watson as Mr. Josser
Also Starring in London Belongs to Me
· 34 more- Susan Shaw Doris Josser
- Alastair Sim Mr. Squales
- Ivy St. Helier Connie Coke
- Stephen Murray Uncle Henry
- Cecil Trouncer Mr Henry Wassall KC
- Hugh Griffith Headlam Fynne
- Ivor Barnard Mr Justice Plymme
- Arthur Lowe Commuter on Train (uncredited)
- Jack May Bystander (uncredited)
- Maurice Denham Jack Rufus
- Cyril Chamberlain Det Sgt Wilson
- John Salew Mr Banks
- Russell Waters Clerk of the Court
- Sydney Tafler Night Club Receptionist
- Leo Genn Narrator (uncredited)
- Reg Thomason Bystander (uncredited)
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- Arthur Howard Mr Chinkwell
- Eleanor Summerfield The Blonde
- Ewen Solon Clerk (uncredited)
- Wensley Pithey 1st Warden
- Jack McNaughton Jimmy
- Henry Edwards Police Superintendant
- Edward Evans Det Sgt Taylor
- Andrew Crawford Bill
- Ewan Roberts 1st Policeman (uncredited)
- Henry Hewitt Verriter
- Fabia Drake Mrs Jan Byl
- Basil Cunard Foreman of the Jury
- Aubrey Dexter Mr Battlebury
- Myrette Morven Female Employee (uncredited)
- Stanley Beard 2nd Policeman (uncredited)
- George Cross Inspector Cartwright
- Kenneth Downey Mr Veezey Blaize KC
- Manville Tarrant 2nd Warden
More from Sidney Gilliat
More films directed by Sidney Gilliat: Endless Night, The Great St. Trinian’s Train Robbery, Only Two Can Play and Fortune Is a Woman.
London Belongs to Me Plot Summary
What happens in London Belongs to Me from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film follows the tightly-knit world inside a large London terraced house, slowly revealing its residents from Christmas 1938 through September 1939. The landlady, Mrs Vizzard Joyce Carey, is a widow who clings to spiritualism, while the Josser family—Mr Josser Wylie Watson and Mrs Josser Fay Compton—live with their teenage daughter Doris Susan Shaw. Among them, the flamboyant spiritualist Mr Squales Alastair Sim preaches about communication with the beyond, and Connie Coke Ivy St. Helier adds color to the bustling household. The story centers on Percy Boon Richard Attenborough, a bright-hearted young motor mechanic who ends up entwined with the Josser clan in more ways than one.
Full summary
The whole story of London Belongs to Me, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know London Belongs to Me?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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London Belongs to Me Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Dulcimer Street” and “Londres appartient à moi”.
- Also known as
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- Dulcimer Street
- Londres appartient à moi
- Kanske ett brott
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London Belongs to Me FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of London Belongs to Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is London Belongs to Me?
London Belongs to Me runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was London Belongs to Me released?
London Belongs to Me was released on November 5, 1948.
Who directed London Belongs to Me?
London Belongs to Me was directed by Sidney Gilliat.
More films by Sidney Gilliat Who is in the cast of London Belongs to Me?
London Belongs to Me stars Richard Attenborough as Percy Boon, Joyce Carey as Mrs Vizzard and Fay Compton as Mrs. Josser, among 38 credited actors.
Does London Belongs to Me have a post-credit scene?
No. London Belongs to Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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