United Kingdom / Oct 31, 1957 / U
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ian Bannen | Junior Customs Officer |
| Lockwood West | Mr. Barraclough |
| Harry Fowler | Charlie |
| Frederick Piper | Careers Officer |
| Cyril Luckham | Magistrate |
| Thorley Walters | Photographer |
| Ernest Clark | Barrister |
| Fanny Rowe | Secretary |
| Malcolm Keen | Bristow |
| Arnold Bell | Green (uncredited) |
| Victor Brooks | 2nd Reception Officer (uncredited) |
| Laidman Browne | Dawson (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Burnham | Dudley (uncredited) |
| Gay Cameron | Ruth (uncredited) |
| Glyn Houston | Police Officer in Court (uncredited) |
| David Hutcheson | Ex-R.A.F. Type (uncredited) |
| Barry Keegan | Junior Reception Officer (uncredited) |
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| Howard Lang | Cellblock Officer (uncredited) |
| Richard Leech | Hawkins (uncredited) |
| Michael Lewin | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| Ralph Michael | Crowther (uncredited) |
| James Raglan | Prison Governor (uncredited) |
| Anthony Sagar | 1st Reception Officer (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Birthday Present |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | British Lion Films |
| Release date | 31 ottobre 1957 |
| Production | George Pitcher, Jack Whittingham |
| Writer | Jack Whittingham |
| Casting | Thelma Graves |
| Editing | Jocelyn Jackson |
| Cinematography | Edward Scaife |
| Assistant directors | Pat Jackson |
| Camera operators | Edward Scaife |
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| Additional photography | Edward Scaife |
| Music | Clifton Parker |
| Sound | Clifton Parker |
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