The Sailor's Return (1978)
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Based on the 1925 novel The Sailor's Return by David Garnett. A sailor returns to his hometown to open a pub bringing with him his new black wife. Very quickly they find themselves ostracised by the community.
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Tom BellWilliam TargettShope ShodeindePrincess TulipElton CharlesBilly/Olu TargettDenyse AlexanderMrs Cherret
Julia SwiftAnnie
Pat KeenMrs Bascombe
Nigel HawthorneMr FosseJill SpurrierMrs Frickes
Ray SmithFred Leake
Mick FordTom Madgwick
Peter BensonCharlie Nye
Ann WayMrs ClallMovie DNA
Director preference287249Actor preference285807 · 230043 · 332619Country preferenceGbDecade preference1970Runtime preferenceMedium
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What is The Sailor's Return about?
Based on the 1925 novel The Sailor's Return by David Garnett. A sailor returns to his hometown to open a pub bringing with him his new black wife. Very quickly they find themselves ostracised by the community.
How long is The Sailor's Return?
The Sailor's Return has a runtime of 100 minutes.