The Blue Lamp
"Sheds just enough light for MURDER"
Originally released in 1950. The Blue Lamp is a crime/thriller film. directed by Basil Dearden. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, and Dirk Bogarde
Synopsis
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 1950
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (59 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Warner
as PC George Dixon
Jimmy Hanley
as PC Andy Mitchell
Dirk Bogarde
as Tom Riley
Robert Flemyng
as Police Sgt. Roberts
Bernard Lee
as Divisional Detective Inspector Cherry
Peggy Evans
as Diana Lewis
Patric Doonan
as Spud
Bruce Seton
as PC 'Jock' Campbell
Meredith Edwards
as PC 'Taff' Hughes
Clive Morton
as Police Sgt. Brooks
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Ealing Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blue Lamp about?
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordin...
Who directed The Blue Lamp?
The Blue Lamp was directed by Basil Dearden.
How long is The Blue Lamp?
The Blue Lamp has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Blue Lamp released?
The Blue Lamp was released on January 19, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blue Lamp?
The main cast of The Blue Lamp includes Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Flemyng, Bernard Lee.