The Blue Lamp (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1950, The Blue Lamp is a drama and crime film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 84 minutes. “Sheds just enough light for MURDER” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.
Who’s in it. The Blue Lamp stars Jack Warner as PC George Dixon, Jimmy Hanley as PC Andy Mitchell, Dirk Bogarde as Tom Riley and Robert Flemyng as Police Sgt. Roberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Blue Lamp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Lamp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Lamp tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Lamp (1950)?
- In US, The Blue Lamp is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blue Lamp worth watching?
- The Blue Lamp holds an audience score of 6.7 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 The Blue Lamp?
- The Blue Lamp stars Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Flemyng and Bernard Lee.
- When was The Blue Lamp released?
- The Blue Lamp was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.