For Them That Trespass (1949)
In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Director: Alberto Cavalcanti
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: April 21, 1949
Cast
- Richard Todd - Herbert Edward Logan
- Patricia Plunkett - Rosie
- Stephen Murray - Christopher Drew
- Michael Laurence - Jim Heal
- Vida Hope - Olive Mockson
- Rosalyn Boulter - Frankie Ketchen
- James Hayter - John Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn
- Harry Fowler - Dave, Rosie's friend
- George Hayes - The Mad Artist
- Michael Brennan - Det. Insp. Benstead
Screenplay
- Ernest Raymond (Novel)
- J. Lee Thompson (Screenplay)
- William Douglas-Home (Screenplay)
Music: Philip Green
Cinematography: Derick Williams
Editing: Margery Saunders
Production: Associated British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
writer
More Films by Director: Alberto Cavalcanti
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is For Them That Trespass about?
- In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
- Who directed For Them That Trespass?
- For Them That Trespass was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
- Who stars in For Them That Trespass?
- For Them That Trespass stars Richard Todd, Patricia Plunkett, Stephen Murray, Michael Laurence, Vida Hope, Rosalyn Boulter.
- How long is For Them That Trespass?
- For Them That Trespass has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is For Them That Trespass?
- For Them That Trespass is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was For Them That Trespass produced?
- For Them That Trespass was produced in United Kingdom.