Pool of London (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1951, Pool of London is a drama and crime film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 85 minutes. “A drama of the river underworld” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jewel thieves, murder and a manhunt swirl around a sailor (Bonar Colleano) off a cargo ship in London.
Who’s in it. Pool of London stars Bonar Colleano as Dan MacDonald, Earl Cameron as Johnny Lambert, Susan Shaw as Pat and Renée Asherson as Sally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Pool of London has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pool of London page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pool of London tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pool of London (1951)?
- In GB, Pool of London is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pool of London worth watching?
- Pool of London holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Pool of London?
- Pool of London stars Bonar Colleano, Earl Cameron, Susan Shaw, Renée Asherson and Moira Lister.
- When was Pool of London released?
- Pool of London was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.