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River Beat
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River Beat

1954-02-01 · 70 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Drama

British diamond smugglers use the radiowoman (Phyllis Kirk) from a freighter docked on the Thames to unwittingly "mule" their swag, hidden in cigarettes, past customs, not knowing that she has befriended an Inspector for the Thames River Patrol.

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Directors
Guy Green
Production companies
Victor Hanbury Productions, Insignia Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John BentleyJohn BentleyDet. Insp. Dan Barker
Phyllis KirkPhyllis KirkJudy Roberts
Leonard WhiteDet. Sgt. Mack McLeod
Glyn HoustonGlyn HoustonCharlie Williamson
Patrick JordanPatrick JordanAlbert Fisher, called both "Al" and "Bert"
Harold AyerSteward Alfred Gordon, also called "Al"
David HurstDavid HurstPaddy Maclure
Charles Lloyd PackCharles Lloyd PackJohn Hendrick
Robert AyresRobert AyresShip's Captain Watford
Ewan RobertsEwan RobertsCustoms Chief J. S. Blake
Michael BalfourMichael BalfourAdams

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