United Kingdom / Feb 05, 1947
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Jeckie Farnish is a level-headed young woman, unlike her spoiled younger sister, Rushie. When the sisters become involved with charming businessman Charles Mortimer, the resulting tragedy leads to a lust for revenge on Rushie's part. However, Jeckie knows that she can always turn to reliable Joe Bartle in times of need.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Reginald Purdell | Perkins |
| Hubert Gregg | Albert |
| Stewart Rome | Sir George |
| George Carney | Bowser |
| Pat Hicks | Lucy |
| George Merritt | Landlord |
| Rory MacDermot | Overthwaite |
| Bryan Herbert | Stubley |
| Ellis Irving | Auctioneer |
| Diana Decker | Pam |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Root of All Evil |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Gainsborough Pictures |
| Release date | 5 febbraio 1947 |
| Production | Harold Huth |
| Writer | J.S. Fletcher, Brock Williams |
| Editing | Charles Knott |
| Cinematography | Stephen Dade |
| Assistant directors | Brock Williams |
| Camera operators | Stephen Dade |
| Additional photography | Stephen Dade |
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| Production design | Maurice Carter |
| Art direction | Maurice Carter |
| Set decoration | Maurice Carter |
| Music | Bretton Byrd |
| Sound | Bretton Byrd |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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