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The Ruby in the Smoke (2006): Cast

The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) movie poster

The Ruby in the Smoke is a 2006 crime drama directed by Brian Percival, starring Billie Piper as Sally Lockhart, Martin Jarvis and Julie Walters. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Brian Percival
Genres
Crime , Drama , Mystery
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ruby in the Smoke About?

The premise of The Ruby in the Smoke without spoilers.

Sally Lockhart kills a man using only three words delivered in a final message from her father before he drowns in the South China Sea. Uncertain of the meaning of “The Seven Blessings,” she is soon pulled into a tangled mystery involving opium trade, hidden family secrets, and the coveted Ruby of Agrapur. She strives to decode the phrase.

The Ruby in the Smoke Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • father
  • mysterious death
  • amateur sleuth
  • orphan
  • understanding
  • haunted by the past
  • murder investigation
  • death of parent
  • death
  • 19th century
  • death of father
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Ruby in the Smoke Cast & Characters

Billie Piper leads the cast as Sally Lockhart, with Martin Jarvis as Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice) and Julie Walters as Mrs. Holland. Directed by Brian Percival; 31 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Ruby in the Smoke

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From the director

More from Brian Percival

More films directed by Brian Percival, best-rated first: The Book Thief, A Song for Jenny, Downton Abbey: Christmas at Downton Abbey and A Boy Called Dad.

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Details

The Ruby in the Smoke Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Sally Lockhart Mysteries: The Ruby in the Smoke” and “The Sally Lockhart Mysteries: The Ruby in the Smoke”.

Also known as
  • Sally Lockhart Mysteries: The Ruby in the Smoke
  • The Sally Lockhart Mysteries: The Ruby in the Smoke
  • The Sally Lockhart Mysteries - Der Rubin im Rauch
  • Sally Lockhart - Der Rubin im Rauch
  • Sally Lockhartin mysteeri
  • La Maldicion del Rubi
  • Der Rubin im Rauch
  • 雾中红宝石
  • Sally Lockhart rejtélyes történetei: Rubin és füst
  • אבן אודם בעשן
  • Рубин во мгле
  • 샐리 록하트의 사라진 루비
+2 more
  • Rubin wśród dymu
  • Sally lockhart Mysteries

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FAQ

The Ruby in the Smoke FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ruby in the Smoke, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ruby in the Smoke?

The Ruby in the Smoke runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Ruby in the Smoke released?

The Ruby in the Smoke was released on December 27, 2006.

Who directed The Ruby in the Smoke?

The Ruby in the Smoke was directed by Brian Percival.

More films by Brian Percival

Who is in the cast of The Ruby in the Smoke?

The Ruby in the Smoke stars Billie Piper as Sally Lockhart, Martin Jarvis as Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice) and Julie Walters as Mrs. Holland, among 31 credited actors.

Does The Ruby in the Smoke have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ruby in the Smoke has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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