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A typical day for Scotland Yard Chief Inspector George Gideon consists of working on several cases at the same time.A typical day for Scotland Yard Chief Inspector George Gideon consists of working on several cases at the same time.A typical day for Scotland Yard Chief Inspector George Gideon consists of working on several cases at the same time.
Henry B. Longhurst
- Rev Mr. Courtney
- (as Henry Longhurst)
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- TriviaAkira Kurosawa visited the set, meeting one of his main influences, John Ford.
- GoofsThe background scene of London outside Gideon's office windows is actually a miniature set rather than back projected film. This is revealed by the fact that the cars and buses crossing the bridge are clearly small models or toys. In fact in the opening shot of Gideon looking out of his office at night, the miniature is used on its own instead of inserting stock footage, and the model vehicles are particularly noticeable.
- Quotes
[Gideon goes to arrest a woman and is confronted by her lover who brandishes his gun at Gideon]
Insp. George Gideon: There's a police car outside with two men in it. And if you were fool enough to fire that gun...
Paul Delafield: I don't see why you should speak in the subjunctive. I *am* going to fire this gun.
- Crazy creditsWhen title music plays "London Bridge is Falling Down" there is a full-screen picture of Tower Bridge.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000)
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All but forgotten - and all but ignored in '58 - Fordian gem, on a day in the life of a very cagey Scotland Yard Inspector, played to perfection by the estimable actor Jack Hawkins, with splendid work by a fine cast, including the always adorable Dianne Foster, an underused but very watchable Columbia contractee from Alberta. Gideon solves about five major crimes, still finding time for the missus, and a few odds and ends at the office. One wonders what a busy day is like for this guy. I saw GIDEON at a suburban art house (the Park) in '58, on a Saturday evening. About 50 people had the same idea; we came out smiling. Terrific movie; classy cops and robbers thrills for the smarter set. One of John Ford's best 50s films. Beats hell outta Grapes of Wrath and How Green was My Valley, I know that much. Geez, what hogwash.
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- keiljd
- Mar 5, 2002
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- Chefinspektor Gideon
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- MGM British Studios, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(studio: made at M. G. M. British Studios, Boreham Wood, Herts)
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- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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