River Beat
"Diamonds on her meant trouble!"
Originally released in 1954. River Beat is a crime/drama film. directed by Guy Green. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Bentley, Phyllis Kirk, and Leonard White
Synopsis
British diamond smugglers use the radiowoman (Phyllis Kirk) from a freighter docked on the Thames to unwittingly "mule" their swag, hidden in cigarettes, past customs, not knowing that she has befriended an Inspector for the Thames River Patrol.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1954
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Bentley
as Det. Insp. Dan Barker
Phyllis Kirk
as Judy Roberts
Leonard White
as Det. Sgt. Mack McLeod
Glyn Houston
as Charlie Williamson
Patrick Jordan
as Albert Fisher, called both "Al" and "Bert"
Harold Ayer
as Steward Alfred Gordon, also called "Al"
David Hurst
as Paddy Maclure
Charles Lloyd Pack
as John Hendrick
Robert Ayres
as Ship's Captain Watford
Ewan Roberts
as Customs Chief J. S. Blake
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Victor Hanbury Productions
- Insignia Films (GB)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Beat about?
British diamond smugglers use the radiowoman (Phyllis Kirk) from a freighter docked on the Thames to unwittingly "mule" their swag, hidden in cigarettes, past customs, not knowing that she has bef...
Who directed River Beat?
River Beat was directed by Guy Green.
How long is River Beat?
River Beat has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was River Beat released?
River Beat was released on February 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in River Beat?
The main cast of River Beat includes John Bentley, Phyllis Kirk, Leonard White, Glyn Houston, Patrick Jordan.