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The Small Back Room (1949)

Movie ★ 6.7 106 min

Drama War Romance

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.

Emeric Pressburger Writer Emeric Pressburger Director Michael Powell Writer Michael Powell Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 21, 1949
Runtime
106 min
Budget
$240,000
Box office
$135,000
IMDb
tt0041886
Studio
, The Archers

Themes

Cast

David Farrar David Farrar Sammy Rice Kathleen Byron Kathleen Byron Susan Jack Hawkins Jack Hawkins R.B. Waring Leslie Banks Leslie Banks Col. A. K. Holland Michael Gough Michael Gough Capt. Dick Stuart Cyril Cusack Cyril Cusack Cpl. Taylor Milton Rosmer Milton Rosmer Prof. Mair Walter Fitzgerald Walter Fitzgerald Brine Emrys Jones Emrys Jones Joe Michael Goodliffe Michael Goodliffe Till Renée Asherson Renée Asherson A.T.S. corporal Anthony Bushell Anthony Bushell Col. Strang Henry Caine Henry Caine Sgt. Maj. Rose James Dale Brigadier Robert Morley Robert Morley The Minister Sidney James Sidney James 'Knucksie' Moran Sam Kydd Sam Kydd Crowhurst Geoffrey Keen Geoffrey Keen Pinker

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Small Back Room about?
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.
Who directed The Small Back Room?
The Small Back Room was directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell.
Who stars in The Small Back Room?
The Small Back Room stars David Farrar, Kathleen Byron, Jack Hawkins, Leslie Banks.
When was The Small Back Room released?
The Small Back Room is a 1949 drama, war, romance film.
Where can I watch The Small Back Room?
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