The Sailor's Return

6.2 1978 100 min
Drama History

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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Director
Jack Gold
Writer
James Saunders

Cast

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Tom Bell William Targett
Shope Shodeinde Princess Tulip
Elton Charles Billy/Olu Targett
Denyse Alexander Mrs Cherret
Julia Swift Annie
Pat Keen Mrs Bascombe
Nigel Hawthorne Mr Fosse
Jill Spurrier Mrs Frickes
Ray Smith Fred Leake
Mick Ford Tom Madgwick
Peter Benson Charlie Nye
Ann Way Mrs Clall
Paola Dionisotti Lucy Sturmey
George Costigan Harry Targett
Clive Swift Reverend Pottock
Victor Winding Ship's Captain
Barry Jackson Carrier

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