Inspector Hornleigh (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1939, Inspector Hornleigh is a comedy and mystery film directed by Eugene Forde, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. When a landlady finds one of her tenants murdered, Inspector Hornleigh is sent to investigate. Inspector Hornleigh's assistant, Sergeant Bingham, soon finds an attaché case that had been stolen from the murdered man. When Hornleigh examines the case, inside it he finds a bag that was used to carry important government documents. The documents have been taken, and to make things even more confusing, a duplicate of the stolen bag soon turns up.
Who’s in it. Inspector Hornleigh stars Gordon Harker as Inspector Hornleigh, Alastair Sim as Sergeant Bingham, Miki Hood as Ann Gordon and Wally Patch as Sam Holt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Inspector Hornleigh has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Inspector Hornleigh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Inspector Hornleigh tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Inspector Hornleigh (1939)?
- In US, Inspector Hornleigh is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Inspector Hornleigh worth watching?
- Inspector Hornleigh holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Inspector Hornleigh?
- Inspector Hornleigh stars Gordon Harker, Alastair Sim, Miki Hood, Wally Patch and Steven Geray.
- When was Inspector Hornleigh released?
- Inspector Hornleigh was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.