Duration
100 minutes
Quick Summary
Ealing comedy, starring Alastair Sim
About This Program
A schoolboy in post-war London stumbles on a criminal conspiracy whose members use his favourite comic strip to secretly send information to each other about their illegal activities. The police do not take him seriously, so he enlists his friends to help stop the crooks. Ealing comedy, starring Alastair Sim, Harry Fowler, Jack Warner and Valerie White
Hue and Cry broadcasts on Film4 at 11:00am, Wednesday, 24 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Year1947
Runtime82 mins
DirectorCharles Crichton
Cast & Crew
CC
Charles CrichtonDirector
HF
Harry Fowleras Joe Kirby
JW
Jack Warneras Nightingale
VW
Valerie Whiteas Rhona
AS
Alastair Simas Felix H Wilkinson
JD
Joan Dowlingas Clarry
HD
Heather Delaineas Dorrie Kirby
DB
Douglas Barras Alec
JL
Jack Lambertas Ford