The Bespoke Overcoat (1955) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, The Bespoke Overcoat is a fantastique and drame film directed by Jack Clayton, running about 37 minutes. “Apparitions ? Démons ? Corruptions ?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fender est un modeste employé dans l'entrepôt du fabricant de vêtements Ranting and Co. Sa seule ambition est d'avoir un manteau à lui. Se voyant refuser un manteau par Ranting, au cœur froid, il demande à un ami tailleur, Morry, de lui en fabriquer un, mais il meurt de froid avant de pouvoir en prendre livraison. Ne voulant pas renoncer à son seul désir, même dans la mort, il revient sous forme de fantôme pour persuader Morry de lui voler le pardessus qu'il convoitait tant de son vivant.
Who’s in it. The Bespoke Overcoat stars David Kossoff as Morry, Alfie Bass as Fender, Alan Tilvern as Mr. Ranting and Alf Dean as Gravedigger.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Bespoke Overcoat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In Royaume-Uni you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bespoke Overcoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bespoke Overcoat tend to enjoy Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, La Ligne verte, Le Voyage de Chihiro and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Bespoke Overcoat (1955)?
- In Royaume-Uni, The Bespoke Overcoat is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bespoke Overcoat worth watching?
- The Bespoke Overcoat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantastique and drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bespoke Overcoat?
- The Bespoke Overcoat stars David Kossoff, Alfie Bass, Alan Tilvern and Alf Dean.
- When was The Bespoke Overcoat released?
- The Bespoke Overcoat was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 37 minutes.