

The Small Back Room
1949-02-21 · 107 min · ★ 6.7
As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on 1943 Britain, the embittered expert who'll have to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol.
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Production details
- Directors
- Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
- Production companies
- London Films Productions, The Archers
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 240,000
- Revenue
- USD 135,000
Top Cast
David FarrarSammy Rice
Kathleen ByronSusan
Jack HawkinsR.B. Waring
Leslie BanksCol. A. K. Holland
Michael GoughCapt. Dick Stuart
Cyril CusackCpl. Taylor
Milton RosmerProf. Mair
Walter FitzgeraldBrine
Emrys JonesJoe
Michael GoodliffeTill
Renée AshersonA.T.S. corporal
Anthony BushellCol. Strang
Henry CaineSgt. Maj. Rose
Robert MorleyThe Minister
Sidney James'Knucksie' Moran
Sam KyddCrowhurst
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