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The Small Back Room
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The Small Back Room

1949-02-21 · 107 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · War · Romance

As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on 1943 Britain, the embittered expert who'll have to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol.

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Directors
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Production companies
London Films Productions, The Archers
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 240,000
Revenue
USD 135,000

Top Cast

David FarrarDavid FarrarSammy Rice
Kathleen ByronKathleen ByronSusan
Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsR.B. Waring
Leslie BanksLeslie BanksCol. A. K. Holland
Michael GoughMichael GoughCapt. Dick Stuart
Cyril CusackCyril CusackCpl. Taylor
Milton RosmerMilton RosmerProf. Mair
Walter FitzgeraldWalter FitzgeraldBrine
Emrys JonesEmrys JonesJoe
Michael GoodliffeMichael GoodliffeTill
Renée AshersonRenée AshersonA.T.S. corporal
Anthony BushellAnthony BushellCol. Strang
Henry CaineHenry CaineSgt. Maj. Rose
James DaleBrigadier
Robert MorleyRobert MorleyThe Minister
Sidney JamesSidney James'Knucksie' Moran
Sam KyddSam KyddCrowhurst
Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenPinker
June Elvin
Roddy HughesWelsh Doctor

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