The Sailor's Return (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, The Sailor's Return is a notable film directed by Jack Gold, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the 1925 novel The Sailor's Return by David Garnett. A sailor returns to his hometown to open a pub bringing with him his new black wife. Very quickly they find themselves ostracised by the community.
Who’s in it. The Sailor's Return stars Tom Bell as William Targett, Shope Shodeinde as Princess Tulip, Elton Charles as Billy/Olu Targett and Denyse Alexander as Mrs Cherret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sailor's Return has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sailor's Return page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sailor's Return (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sailor's Return change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sailor's Return worth watching?
- The Sailor's Return holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sailor's Return?
- The Sailor's Return stars Tom Bell, Shope Shodeinde, Elton Charles, Denyse Alexander and Julia Swift.
- When was The Sailor's Return released?
- The Sailor's Return was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.