Directors
Biography
Basil Dearden (born Basil Clive Dear; 1 January 1911 – 23 March 1971) was an English film director.
Key Films
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary…
Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.
The relationship between brothers Terry and Matt, both active in the IRA, comes under strain when Terry begins to question the use of violence.
After World War II the crew of a motor gunboat join together to buy their old vessel and go into business for themselves. This may sound like a laudable scheme, but the business they choose to go into…
Noir Filmography
5 films · 1950–1959YearFilmSynopsis
1950The Blue LampP.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going…View Film →1951Pool of LondonJewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.View Film →1952The Gentle GunmanThe relationship between brothers Terry and Matt, both active in the IRA, comes under strain when Terry begins to question the use of violence.View Film →1955The Ship That Died of ShameAfter World War II the crew of a motor gunboat join together to buy their old vessel and go into business for themselves. This may sound like a laudable scheme,…View Film →1959SapphireTwo Scotland Yard detectives investigate the murder of a young woman of mixed race who had been passing for white. As they interview a spate of suspects -- incl…View Film →
