An Inspector Calls (1954)

Action, consequence & regret

“An atmospheric and thoughtful adaptation of an acclaimed play. Guy Hamilton made some good calls to make this work even though he had the immense advantage of being able to vividly portray flashbacks rather than only have them described by cast members. Great performances from the main cast and a solid turn by Alastair Sim.

This is not merely a story about actions having consequences. Nor is it only also about what can happen when those consequences multiply up to a large cumulative effect. It's also a gentle lesson about how small kindnesses can often have disproportionately positive offsets against large measures of selfishness, spite and jealousy.

It's a great story with a fine twist. Recommended for all ages.” read more

Movies watched at school or college. (9 movies items)

"Umm we only got the chance to watch a bit of it, but boring again for end of year exam in year 11."

Morrissey's influences (120 movies items)

"This was mentioned by Morrissey as as one of his favourite movies in a feature titled "Sound and Vision" published in the March 1993 issue of Movieline. "