Berth 24

1950 0h 40m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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In the Hull Docks, the steamer S.S. Bravo arrives from Gothenburg with cargo.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

William Devlin
Voice Verses spoken by
Richard Huson
A Swedish Passenger

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: J.B. Holmes
Writers: Montagu Slater
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 40-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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76 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by J.B. Holmes, shot by Ronald Craigen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Greenwood. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Stewart McAllister shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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William Devlin and Richard Huson carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2125438 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

J.B. Holmes directs. Ronald Craigen behind the camera. John Greenwood scores. Stewart McAllister cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 40-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
276 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by J.B. Holmes, shot by Ronald Craigen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Greenwood. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Stewart McAllister shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7William Devlin and Richard Huson carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2125438 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.