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The Small Back Room

PG19491h 47mMichael Powell,Emeric Pressburger

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As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on 1943 Britain, the embittered expert who'll have to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol.

DramaWarRomance
Strong WomanBombSelf SacrificeEnglandSelf-destructionWorld War IiAlcoholismAlcoholicRoadside BombExplosives Expert

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What is The Small Back Room (1949) about?

As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on 1943 Britain, the embittered expert who'll have to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol.

Who stars in The Small Back Room?

The Small Back Room stars David Farrar (Sammy Rice), Kathleen Byron (Susan), Jack Hawkins (R.B. Waring), Leslie Banks (Col. A. K. Holland), Michael Gough (Capt. Dick Stuart). The film was directed by Michael Powell.

How long is The Small Back Room?

The Small Back Room has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated PG.

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