Noose (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1948, Noose is a drama and crime film directed by Edmond T. Gréville, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in post Second World War Britain, Noose is the story of black market racketeers who face attempts to bring them to justice by an American fashion journalist, her ex-army fiancée and a gang of honest toughs from a local gym. When a corpse turns up at black market front The Blue Moon Club, Yank reporter Carole Landis starts snooping, much to gang boss Joseph Calleia’s annoyance. And soon there’s a hit man on the way...
Who’s in it. Noose stars Carole Landis as Linda Medbury, Derek Farr as Captain Jumbo Hoyle, Joseph Calleia as Sugiani and Stanley Holloway as Inspector Rendall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Noose has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Noose page.
If you liked it. Fans of Noose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Noose (1948)?
- In US, Noose is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Noose worth watching?
- Noose holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Noose?
- Noose stars Carole Landis, Derek Farr, Joseph Calleia, Stanley Holloway and Nigel Patrick.
- When was Noose released?
- Noose was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.