Summary
Background is a British film first released in 1953,
directed by Daniel Birt.
The film stars Valerie Hobson, Philip Friend, Norman Wooland, Janette Scott and Mandy Miller.
Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.
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Credits
- Director: Daniel Birt
- Script: Warren Chetham Strode, Don Sharp
- Photo: Arthur Grant
- Cast: Valerie Hobson (Barbie Lomax), Philip Friend (John Lomax), Norman Wooland (Bill Ogden), Janette Scott (Jess Lomax), Mandy Miller (Linda Lomax), Jeremy Spenser (Adrian Lomax), Lily Kann (Brownie), Helen Shingler (Mary Wallace), Thora Hird (Mrs. Humphries), Louise Hampton (Miss Russell), Jack Melford (Mackay), Richard Wattis (David Wallace), Joss Ambler (Judge), Brian Harding (Arthur Meade), Lloyd Lamble (Defence counsel), Barbara Hicks (Mrs. Young), Ernest Butcher (Clerk)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 83 min
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