Gideon's Day
"24 Tension-Taut Hours in the Life of a Top Crime Fighter!"
Originally released in 1958. Gideon's Day is a crime/drama film. directed by John Ford.
Starring Jack Hawkins, Anna Lee, and Anna Massey
Synopsis
Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of involvement in a payroll robbery and then helps break up a bank robbery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Hawkins
as Insp. George Gideon
Anna Lee
as Mrs. Kate Gideon
Anna Massey
as Sally Gideon
Andrew Ray
as PC Simon Farnaby-Green
Dianne Foster
as Joanna Delafield
Cyril Cusack
as Herbert 'Birdie' Sparrow
James Hayter
as Robert Mason
Derek Bond
as Det. Sgt. Eric Kirby
Howard Marion-Crawford
as The Chief
John Loder
as Ponsford 'The Duke'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia British Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gideon's Day about?
Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning th...
Who directed Gideon's Day?
Gideon's Day was directed by John Ford.
How long is Gideon's Day?
Gideon's Day has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Gideon's Day released?
Gideon's Day was released on March 25, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gideon's Day?
The main cast of Gideon's Day includes Jack Hawkins, Anna Lee, Anna Massey, Andrew Ray, Dianne Foster.