The Rainbow Jacket (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1954, The Rainbow Jacket is a drama film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 99 minutes. “Turf Thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A champion jockey is banned from racing so spends his time helping a young lad to become the next champion.
Who’s in it. The Rainbow Jacket stars Robert Morley as Lord Logan, Kay Walsh as Barbara Crain, Edward Underdown as Geoffrey Tyler and Fella Edmonds as Georgie Crain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Rainbow Jacket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rainbow Jacket page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rainbow Jacket tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rainbow Jacket (1954)?
- In GB, The Rainbow Jacket is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rainbow Jacket worth watching?
- The Rainbow Jacket holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rainbow Jacket?
- The Rainbow Jacket stars Robert Morley, Kay Walsh, Edward Underdown, Fella Edmonds and Bill Owen.
- When was The Rainbow Jacket released?
- The Rainbow Jacket was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.