Penny and the Pownall Case (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1948, Penny and the Pownall Case is a drama and mystery film directed by Slim Hand, running about 47 minutes. “A British thriller that takes place in the 1940s.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A glamour model helps Scotland Yard to catch a criminal gang.
Who’s in it. Penny and the Pownall Case stars Ralph Michael as Michael Carson, Peggy Evans as Penny Justin, Christopher Lee as Jonathan Blair and Diana Dors as Molly James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Penny and the Pownall Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penny and the Pownall Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penny and the Pownall Case tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penny and the Pownall Case (1948)?
- In US, Penny and the Pownall Case is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Penny and the Pownall Case worth watching?
- Penny and the Pownall Case holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Penny and the Pownall Case?
- Penny and the Pownall Case stars Ralph Michael, Peggy Evans, Christopher Lee, Diana Dors and Frederick Piper.
- When was Penny and the Pownall Case released?
- Penny and the Pownall Case was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.