Rent An Inspector Calls (1954)

3.9 of 5 from 121 ratings
1h 17min
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Synopsis:
The Birling family are rich, pampered and complacent. It is 1912, and the shadow of the impending war has yet to fall across their lives. As they sit down to dinner one night, celebrating the engagement of the eldest child, Sheila (Eileen Moore), to prosperous business man Gerald (Brian Worth), a knock at the door announces the arrival of a visitor who will change their lives forever.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
A.D. Peters
Writers:
Desmond Davis, J.B. Priestley
Studio:
Cinema Club
Genres:
Classics, Drama
Collections:
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BBFC:
Release Date:
04/04/2005
Run Time:
77 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
B & W
BBFC:
Release Date:
12/05/2014
Run Time:
80 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.37:1
Colour:
B & W
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Interview with Actress Jane Wenham
BBFC:
Release Date:
07/10/2024
Run Time:
80 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 0 (All)
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
B & W
BLU-RAY Regions:
(0) All
Bonus:
  • Audio Commentary by Author and Film Historian David Del Valle
  • New - Anna Smith on 'An Inspector Calls'
  • Interview with Actress Jane Wenham

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Reviews (2) of An Inspector Calls

Classic Mystery Story - An Inspector Calls review by GI

Spoiler Alert
01/04/2023

A classic mystery film based on the play by J.B. Priestley. The inimitable Alastair Sim plays the mysterious Inspector Poole who arrives at the upper class house of the Birling family during their dinner and begins to ask questions regarding a young girl who has just died. This is film rich in character, dark & guilty secrets and delves into issues, differences and attitudes of English class . It has a sharp twist and is superbly scripted; a film about moral and social responsibility and whilst it may appear a little dated today it's still a real gem and a film to seek out if you've never seen it.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

Social realism meets the ghost story. - An Inspector Calls review by Steve

Spoiler Alert
29/02/2020

First film version of JB Priestley's classic socialist play about the thoughtlessly cruel exploitation and degradation of a working class girl. In his greatest performance, Alastair Sim plays a police inspector who visits the home of a factory owner, not so much to investigate, but to identify the guilt of each member of family in the suicide of a young woman who crossed all their lives. Rather thrillingly, she may have been a composite person comprising many of her class, making her a symbolic victim. The film version develops the supernatural element of the play, making it very spooky indeed. The newly scripted flashbacks work very well, but otherwise the film takes place in a single room, with a great deal of talk, which doesn't prove to be problematic. A fine achievement for Hamilton, best known for his Bond films. Brilliant, heartstopping ending too.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

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