Where can I watch The View from Pompey's Head (1955)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The View from Pompey's Head change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The View from Pompey's Head worth watching?

The View from Pompey's Head 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 The View from Pompey's Head?

The View from Pompey's Head stars Richard Egan, Dana Wynter, Sidney Blackmer, Marjorie Rambeau and Rosemarie Stack.

When was The View from Pompey's Head released?

The View from Pompey's Head was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.

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The View from Pompey's Head (1955): cast, story & where to watch

1955 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1955, The View from Pompey's Head is a drama film directed by Philip Dunne, running about 97 minutes. “NOT SINCE SCARLETT AND JEZEBEL HAS THE SOUTH PRODUCED SUCH A WOMAN!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Anson Page, a lawyer with Southern roots leaves New York, his wife and his kids for Georgia. His assignment is to investigate the case of Garvin Wales, a famous writer, now nearly blind and embittered, whose royalties have apparently never reached him. Back in his native South, Page finds himself immediately exposed to what he had fled : racial and class prejudices. But he also meets his former love, Dinah, now married to go-getter uncouth businessman Mickey Higgins. Will he find out whatever happened to 2,000 dollars in rights Wales did not cash? Will Dinah and Anson renew their love story?

Who’s in it. The View from Pompey's Head stars Richard Egan as Anson 'Sonny' Page, Dana Wynter as Dinah Blackford Higgins, Sidney Blackmer as Garvin Wales and Marjorie Rambeau as Lucy Devereaux Wales, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The View from Pompey's Head 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 View from Pompey's Head page.

If you liked it. Fans of The View from Pompey's Head tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch The View from Pompey's Head (1955)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The View from Pompey's Head change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The View from Pompey's Head worth watching?: The View from Pompey's Head 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 The View from Pompey's Head?: The View from Pompey's Head stars Richard Egan, Dana Wynter, Sidney Blackmer, Marjorie Rambeau and Rosemarie Stack.
When was The View from Pompey's Head released?: The View from Pompey's Head was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.