The Sailor's Return (1978)

Based on the 1925 novel The Sailor's Return by David Garnett. A sailor returns to his hometown to open a pub bringing with him his new black wife. Very quickly they find themselves ostracised by the community.

Cast (17)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Tom Bell

William Targett

S

Shope Shodeinde

Princess Tulip

E

Elton Charles

Billy/Olu Targett

D

Denyse Alexander

Mrs Cherret

Julia Swift

Annie

Pat Keen

Mrs Bascombe

Nigel Hawthorne

Mr Fosse

J

Jill Spurrier

Mrs Frickes

Ray Smith

Fred Leake

Mick Ford

Tom Madgwick

Peter Benson

Charlie Nye

A

Ann Way

Mrs Clall

Paola Dionisotti

Lucy Sturmey

George Costigan

Harry Targett

Clive Swift

Reverend Pottock

Victor Winding

Ship's Captain

Barry Jackson

Carrier

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