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The Blue Lamp is a 1950 British police procedural film directed by Basil Dearden and starring Jack Warner as PC Dixon, Jimmy Hanley as newcomer PC Mitchell, and Dirk Bogarde as criminal Tom Riley. The title refers to the blue lamps that traditionally hung outside British police stations (and often still do).
A classic Ealing Studios film about two London policemen, one veteran and one rookie, who pursue a killer after a shooting. The film features the first spoken use of the word \"bastard\" as a profanity and a nostalgic portrayal of the British Bobby.
- (2.6K)
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Basil Dearden
- 1951-01-08
We follow the daily activities of two London bobbies, veteran George Dixon and rookie Andy Mitchell. Meanwhile, young hoods Tom and Spud plan a series of robberies with Tom's girl Diana, a discontented beauty, as inside worker. But in their second crime, one of our heroes is shot, setting off a citywide manhunt.
- Basil Dearden
- Dirk Bogarde, Dora Bryan
The Blue Lamp. Newbie London police officer Andy Mitchell (Jimmy Hanley) is paired with seasoned cop George Dixon (Jack Warner) to work the night shift. When criminals Tom Riley (Dirk Bogarde)...
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- Jack Warner
- Basil Dearden
- Crime, Drama
A classic British crime film about two London policemen pursuing a killer. The plot follows the daily routine of the bobbies and the clever criminals who plan a series of robberies.
A veteran policeman mentors a young recruit on the night beat in London. The film explores the challenges and dangers of policing in the post-war era, featuring a classic hero and a villain.
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The Blue Lamp is a 1950 British police procedural film directed by Basil Dearden and starring Jack Warner as PC Dixon, Jimmy Hanley as newcomer PC Mitchell, and Dirk Bogarde as criminal Tom Riley. Quick Facts The Blue Lamp, Directed by ... Close.
