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Gideon of Scotland Yard

Original title: Gideon's Day
  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.9K
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Jack Hawkins in Gideon of Scotland Yard (1958)
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Police ProceduralComedyCrimeDramaThriller

A typical day for Scotland Yard Chief Inspector George Gideon consists of working on several cases at the same time.A typical day for Scotland Yard Chief Inspector George Gideon consists of working on several cases at the same time.A typical day for Scotland Yard Chief Inspector George Gideon consists of working on several cases at the same time.

  • Director
    • John Ford
  • Writers
    • T.E.B. Clarke
    • John Creasey
  • Stars
    • Jack Hawkins
    • Anna Lee
    • Anna Massey
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    1.9K
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    • Director
      • John Ford
    • Writers
      • T.E.B. Clarke
      • John Creasey
    • Stars
      • Jack Hawkins
      • Anna Lee
      • Anna Massey
    • 50User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins
    • Chief Inspector George Gideon
    Anna Lee
    Anna Lee
    • Mrs. Kate Gideon
    Anna Massey
    Anna Massey
    • Sally Gideon
    Andrew Ray
    Andrew Ray
    • P.C.Simon Farnaby-Green
    Howard Marion-Crawford
    Howard Marion-Crawford
    • The Chief
    John Loder
    John Loder
    • Ponsford 'The Duke'
    Barry Keegan
    Barry Keegan
    • Riley
    Frank Lawton
    Frank Lawton
    • Det. Sgt. Liggot
    Michael Trubshawe
    Michael Trubshawe
    • Sergeant Golightly
    Derek Bond
    Derek Bond
    • Det. Sgt. Eric Kirby
    Grizelda Hervey
    Grizelda Hervey
    • Mrs. Kirby
    Henry B. Longhurst
    • Rev Mr. Courtney
    • (as Henry Longhurst)
    Doreen Madden
    • Miss Courtney
    Jack Watling
    Jack Watling
    • Reverend Julian Small
    Cyril Cusack
    Cyril Cusack
    • Herbert 'Birdie' Sparrow
    Maureen Potter
    • Mrs. Ethel Sparrow
    Donal Donnelly
    Donal Donnelly
    • Feeney
    Dervis Ward
    • Andy 'Simmo' Simpson
    • Director
      • John Ford
    • Writers
      • T.E.B. Clarke
      • John Creasey
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Filmed in Eastman Color, but re-titled and released in USA in black-and-white.
    • Goofs
      The background scene of London outside Gideon's office windows is actually a miniature set rather than back projected film. This is revealed by the fact that the cars and buses crossing the bridge are clearly small models or toys. In fact in the opening shot of Gideon looking out of his office at night, the miniature is used on its own instead of inserting stock footage, and the model vehicles are particularly noticeable.
    • Quotes
      • [Gideon goes to arrest a woman and is confronted by her lover who brandishes his gun at Gideon]
      • Insp. George Gideon: There's a police car outside with two men in it. And if you were fool enough to fire that gun...
      • Paul Delafield: I don't see why you should speak in the subjunctive. I *am* going to fire this gun.
    • Crazy credits
      When title music plays "London Bridge is Falling Down" there is a full-screen picture of Tower Bridge.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 22, 1958 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chefinspektor Gideon
    • Filming locations
      • MGM British Studios, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(studio: made at M. G. M. British Studios, Boreham Wood, Herts)
    • Production company
      • Columbia British Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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