Pool of London (1951): Cast & Plot
Pool of London is a 1951 drama thriller directed by Basil Dearden, starring Jack May as Sailor on the Dunbar (uncredited), Arthur Mullard and Bonar Colleano. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ealing Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pool of London About?
The premise of Pool of London without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A drama of the river underworld Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.
Pool of London Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- milk bottle
- watch
- car chase
- heist
- customs
- scotland yard
- getaway car
- greenwich
- diamond
- eavesdropping
- drunkenness
- bar
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- london bobby
- london bridge
- interracial romance
- sailor
- british noir
Pool of London Cast & Characters
Jack May leads the cast as Sailor on the Dunbar (uncredited), with Arthur Mullard as Seaman on the Dunbar (uncredited) and Bonar Colleano as Dan MacDonald. Directed by Basil Dearden; 51 actors are credited in all.
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Director Basil Dearden
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Jack May as Sailor on the Dunbar (uncredited) - Arthur Mullard as Seaman on the Dunbar (uncredited)
- Bonar Colleano as Dan MacDonald
- Earl Cameron as Johnny Lambert
Also Starring in Pool of London
· 47 more- Susan Shaw Pat
- James Robertson Justice Engine Room Officer Trotter
- Ian Bannen Garage attendant (uncredited)
- Alfie Bass Alf
- Sam Kydd 2nd Engineer (uncredited)
- Laurence Naismith Commissionaire (uncredited)
- Leslie Phillips Harry
- Christopher Hewett Mike
- George Merritt Captain of Dunbar (uncredited)
- Russell Waters Sgt. - River Police (uncredited)
- Victor Maddern First Tram Conductor (uncredited)
- Fred Griffiths Sailor on Barge (uncredited)
- Howard Lang Detective Detaining Suspect (uncredited)
- John Longden DI Williams
- Frank Forsyth Police Constable Witnessing Robbery (uncredited)
- John Boxer Detective in Pub (uncredited)
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- Michael Ward Pianist (uncredited)
- Campbell Singer Station Sgt. (uncredited)
- George Benson George (uncredited)
- John Warwick Inspector Jim Moss (uncredited)
- Jack Sharp Dock Worker (uncredited)
- John Adams Plainclothes Policeman in Squad Car (uncredited)
- Michael Golden Customs Officer Andrews
- John Arnatt Squad Car Officer (uncredited)
- Frederick Treves Detective at Bank (uncredited)
- Mavis Villiers Drinking Club Blonde (uncredited)
- Moira Lister Maisie
- Renée Asherson Sally
- Max Adrian Charlie Vernon - acrobat / George
- George Spence Pub Patron (uncredited)
- David Davies Officer on the Dunbar (uncredited)
- Meadows White Alf - Theatre Performer (uncredited)
- Ellis Irving Superintendent (uncredited)
- Dan Cressey Customs Officer (uncredited)
- Joan Dowling Pamela, Maisie's sister
- Beckett Bould The Murdered Watchman (uncredited)
- Pat Hagan Squad Car Officer (uncredited)
- Mae Bacon Ethel the Barmaid (uncredited)
- Michael Corcoran Sam (uncredited)
- Eric Thompson Garage Pump Attendant (uncredited)
- Rowena Gregory Mary (uncredited)
- Henry Webb Speaking Extra (uncredited)
- James Liggat Bit Part (uncredited)
- Arthur Cortez Jock (uncredited)
- Arthur Bentley Pamela's Boyfriend (uncredited)
- Paul Rich Singer in Pub (uncredited)
- Ivan Staff Edward - Speaker at Hyde Park Corner (uncredited)
Pool of London Plot Summary
What happens in Pool of London 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 Dunbar, a bustling merchant ship, docks in the Pool of London, kicking off a story that moves from the shanties of the docks to the crowded streets and pubs of a post-war metropolis. The crew’s shore leave opens with Dan MacDonald, [Bonar Colleano], a streetwise seaman, and Johnny Lambert, [Earl Cameron], his more reserved Jamaican friend, stepping into a city that feels both familiar and alien. Dan chases excitement and easy money, while Johnny discovers London through a different lens, forming a tentative bond with Pat, a young white woman who offers him kindness amid pervasive racial prejudices.
Full summary
The whole story of Pool of London, scene by scene
Pool of London Videos
The clip of Pool of London.
How Well Do You Know Pool of London?
9 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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What is the name of the merchant ship that docks in the Pool of London at the start of the film?
Cars in Pool of London
16 cars on screen, including the 1937 S.S. Jaguar 2½ Litre and the 1934 Standard Sixteen.
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1937 S.S. Jaguar 2½ Litre Main role -
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1938 Humber Super Snipe Important role
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Movies Like Pool of London
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The London Man, The Inn on the River and Crime on a Summer Morning.
Pool of London FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Pool of London, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pool of London?
Pool of London runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Pool of London released?
Pool of London was released on February 20, 1951.
Who directed Pool of London?
Pool of London was directed by Basil Dearden.
More films by Basil Dearden Who is in the cast of Pool of London?
Pool of London stars Jack May as Sailor on the Dunbar (uncredited), Arthur Mullard as Seaman on the Dunbar (uncredited) and Bonar Colleano as Dan MacDonald, among 51 credited actors.
Does Pool of London have a post-credit scene?
No. Pool of London has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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