It Always Rains on Sunday

Nov 28, 1947

1h 32m

★ 6.6

The secrets of a street you know

Overview

During a rainy Sunday afternoon, an escaped prisoner tries to hide out at the home of his ex-fiance.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Production Companies

Ealing Studios

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

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Cast

Rose Sandigate

Googie Withers

George Sandigate

Edward Chapman

Vi Sandigate

Susan Shaw

Doris Sandigate

Patricia Plunkett

Alfie Sandigate

David Lines

Morry Hyams

Sydney Tafler

Sadie Hyams

Betty Ann Davies

Lou Hyams, Morrie's Brother

John Slater

Bessie Hyams, Morrie's Sister

Jane Hylton

Solly Hyams, Morrie's Father

Meier Tzelniker

Tommy Swann

John McCallum

Whitey

Jimmy Hanley

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5.3

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6.5

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6.0

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4.0

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6.7

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6.8

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5.9

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