Mr. Denning Drives North (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1951, Mr. Denning Drives North is a drama film directed by Anthony Kimmins, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. When well-off aircraft designer Denning finds his daughter's current boyfriend is a nasty character he tries to buy him off, ending up hitting him and causing his death when he falls. Instead of calling the police he dumps the body in a lonely spot on the road to the North, making it look like a hit-and-run accident. Weeks later there is still no report of the body being found, and Denning starts to go to pieces. When he lets his wife into his secret the two start making enquiries, possibly making things worse.
Who’s in it. Mr. Denning Drives North stars John Mills as Tom Denning, Phyllis Calvert as Kay Denning, Eileen Moore as Liz Denning and Sam Wanamaker as Chick Eddowes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mr. Denning Drives North 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 Mr. Denning Drives North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Denning Drives North tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Denning Drives North (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Denning Drives North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. Denning Drives North worth watching?
- Mr. Denning Drives North holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Denning Drives North?
- Mr. Denning Drives North stars John Mills, Phyllis Calvert, Eileen Moore, Sam Wanamaker and Herbert Lom.
- When was Mr. Denning Drives North released?
- Mr. Denning Drives North was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.