Temptation Harbour (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1947, Temptation Harbour is a drama and crime film directed by Lance Comfort, running about 91 minutes. “Conscience does make cowards of us all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a harbor signalman who retrieves a suitcase full of money after witnessing a murder, fails to report it to the police, and finds himself the object of murderous and mercenary interest.
Who’s in it. Temptation Harbour stars Robert Newton as Bert Mallinson, Simone Simon as Camelia, William Hartnell as Jim Brown and Marcel Dalio as Insp. Dupré, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Temptation Harbour has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Temptation Harbour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Temptation Harbour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Temptation Harbour (1947)?
- In GB, Temptation Harbour is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Temptation Harbour worth watching?
- Temptation Harbour holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Temptation Harbour?
- Temptation Harbour stars Robert Newton, Simone Simon, William Hartnell, Marcel Dalio and Margaret Barton.
- When was Temptation Harbour released?
- Temptation Harbour was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.