United Kingdom / May 19, 1952 / U
1h 24min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with leukaemia and has only days to live. Her only hope is a blood transfusion, but her blood type is extremely rare, so the race is on to find the donors.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Robinson | Dr. Braithwaite |
| Eric Pohlmann | Flash Harry |
| Sydney Tafler | Brett |
| Geoffrey Hibbert | Jackson |
| Vida Hope | Brenda |
| Henry Hewitt | Mr. Wilberforce |
| Peggy Bryan | Ward Sister |
| Avis Scott | Marie |
| Bruce Seton | Sgt. Bellamy |
| Anna Turner | Mrs. Jackson |
| Nosher Powell | Boy Booth |
| Campbell Singer | Sgt. Phillips |
| Nigel Clarke | Supt. Travers |
| Michael Brennan | Police Constable |
| Anthony Oliver | Police Constable |
| Duncan Lamont | Police Constable |
| Arthur Lovegrove | Gunner Terry |
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| Richard Gale | Matthews |
| Dandy Nichols | Barmaid |
| Jennifer Tafler | Penny Bishop |
| Carmen Manley | Mrs. Robinson |
| Michael Ward | Roberto |
| Iris Vandeleur | Mrs. Flint |
| Philip Ray | Captain Wilcox |
| Peter Swanwick | Police Sergeant |
| Graham Stark | Posh Charlie |
| Eric Davies | Chick |
| Pat Hagate | Boxing M.C. |
Genres
Thriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Emergency Call |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Nettlefold Films |
| Release date | 19 maggio 1952 |
| Production | Ernest G. Roy |
| Writer | Vernon Harris, Lewis Gilbert |
| Editing | Charles Hasse |
| Cinematography | Wilkie Cooper |
| Assistant directors | Lewis Gilbert |
| Camera operators | Wilkie Cooper |
| Additional photography | Wilkie Cooper |
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| Production design | Bernard Robinson |
| Art direction | Bernard Robinson |
| Set decoration | Bernard Robinson |
| Music | Wilfred Burns |
| Sound | Wilfred Burns |
| Costume design | John O'Gorman |
| Makeup | John O'Gorman |
| Hairstyling | John O'Gorman |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Jun 03, 1953 / NR
Russia / Apr 09, 1962
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