Summary
The Beachcomber is a British film comedy-drama first released in 1954,
directed by Muriel Box.
The film stars Glynis Johns, Robert Newton, Donald Sinden and Paul Rogers.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Muriel Box
- Script: Sydney Box, W. Somerset Maugham
- Photo: Reginald H. Wyer
- Music: Francis Chagrin
- Cast: Glynis Johns (Martha Jones), Robert Newton (Edward Wilson, aka Honorable Ted), Donald Sinden (Ewart Gray), Paul Rogers (Owen Jones), Donald Pleasence (Tromp), Walter Crisham (Vederala), Michael Hordern (The Headman), Auric Lorand (Alfred, Major Domo), Tony Quinn (Ship Captain), Ah Chong Choy (Wang the Barkeep), Ronald Lewis (Headman’s Son), Jean Rollins (Amao), Lizabeth Rollins (Girl at Maputiti), Michael Mellinger (Medical Orderly), Rosita Garcia
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 82 min
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