The Blue Lamp
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1950 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Crime, Thriller, Action |
| Director | Basil Dearden |
| Runtime | 84 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (61 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Blue Lamp has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1950. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Jack Warner
PC George Dixon
Jimmy Hanley
PC Andy Mitchell
Dirk Bogarde
Tom Riley
Robert Flemyng
Police Sgt. Roberts
Bernard Lee
Divisional Detective Inspector Cherry
Peggy Evans
Diana Lewis
Patric Doonan
Spud
Bruce Seton
PC 'Jock' Campbell
Meredith Edwards
PC 'Taff' Hughes
Clive Morton
Police Sgt. Brooks
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