Movie

The Small Back Room

★ 6.8(77)19491h 46m

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Good to know

Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Release date: 1949-02-21
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: Welsh
Box office: $135,000
Budget: $240,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: London Films Productions

The Small Back Room — trailer

About The Small Back Room

The Small Back Room is a 1949 movie in the Drama, War and Romance genres, directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, starring David Farrar, Kathleen Byron and Jack Hawkins. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Small Back Room in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

David Farrar

Sammy Rice

Kathleen Byron

Susan

Jack Hawkins

R.B. Waring

Leslie Banks

Col. A. K. Holland

Michael Gough

Capt. Dick Stuart

Cyril Cusack

Cpl. Taylor

Milton Rosmer

Prof. Mair

Walter Fitzgerald

Brine

Emrys Jones

Joe

Michael Goodliffe

Till

Renée Asherson

A.T.S. corporal

Anthony Bushell

Col. Strang

Themes & keywords

strong womanbombself sacrificeenglandself-destructionworld war iialcoholismalcoholicroadside bombexplosives expertmilitary weaponsbooby trapwithdrawalbomb squadself-loathing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Small Back Room in Mexico?+

The Small Back Room is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Small Back Room on Netflix?+

The Small Back Room is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Small Back Room?+

The Small Back Room has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in The Small Back Room?+

The Small Back Room stars David Farrar, Kathleen Byron, Jack Hawkins, Leslie Banks and Michael Gough.

When did The Small Back Room come out?+

The Small Back Room is a 1949 movie directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

What genre is The Small Back Room?+

The Small Back Room is Drama, War and Romance film.

Who directed The Small Back Room?+

The Small Back Room was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.