A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.7 / 100
1951Crime / Drama / Thriller1h 25m
POOL OF LONDON
“A drama of the river underworld”
Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.
Above the Line
Basil Dearden·DirectorJohn Eldridge·ScreenplayJack Whittingham·ScreenplayGordon Dines·Director of PhotographyJohn Addison·Original Music ComposerPeter Tanner·Editor
Cast
Bonar Colleano·Dan MacDonaldSusan Shaw·PatRenée Asherson·SallyEarl Cameron·Johnny LambertMoira Lister·MaisieMax Adrian·Charlie Vernon - acrobat / GeorgeJoan Dowling·Pamela, Maisie's sisterJames Robertson Justice·Engine Room Officer TrotterLeslie Phillips·HarryAlfie Bass·Alf
Full Crew(18 credits)
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 2
Basil Dearden·DirectorJean Graham·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
John Eldridge·ScreenplayJack Whittingham·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Gordon Dines·Director of PhotographyChic Waterson·Camera OperatorLionel Banes·Additional Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter Tanner·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
John Addison·Original Music ComposerArthur Bradburn·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 4
Jim Morahan·Art DirectionAnthony Mendleson·Costume DesignHarry Frampton·Makeup ArtistErnest Taylor·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Michael Balcon·ProducerMichael Relph·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Barbara Barnard·HairdresserSydney Pearson·Special Effects
By the Numbers
70.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Suspenseful, Dramatic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“A man in a red jacket is shown from the chest up, looking to his right with a serious expression, as if climbing over a dark, textured surface. In the backgroun”
thrillercrime
Key Elements
CranesBuildingsBright Light Source
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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