The Blue Lamp (1950)
Overview
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.
Where to watch The Blue Lamp
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | BFI Player | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents, Channel 4 Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, BFI Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Channel 4 Plus | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin | — | — |
| Italy | Netflix | — | — |
| Netherlands | Netflix | — | — |
| Sweden | Netflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Blue Lamp in 20 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Blue Lamp about?
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s. The Blue Lamp is a Crime, Thriller, Action movie, released on 1950-01-19, runtime 84 minutes.
Is The Blue Lamp worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Blue Lamp 6.6 out of 10 from 64 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Blue Lamp?
In the United States, The Blue Lamp streams on BFI Player. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Basil Dearden
Cast
- Jack Warner as PC George Dixon
- Jimmy Hanley as PC Andy Mitchell
- Dirk Bogarde as Tom Riley
- Robert Flemyng as Police Sgt. Roberts
- Bernard Lee as Divisional Detective Inspector Cherry
- Peggy Evans as Diana Lewis
- Patric Doonan as Spud
- Bruce Seton as PC 'Jock' Campbell
- Meredith Edwards as PC 'Taff' Hughes
- Clive Morton as Police Sgt. Brooks
- Frederick Piper as Alf Lewis
- Dora Bryan as Maisie
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Sources
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