Gideon's Day

(1958)Directed by John Ford91 minCrime, Drama, Comedy
24 Tension-Taut Hours in the Life of a Top Crime Fighter!

Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of involvement in a payroll robbery and then helps break up a bank robbery.

Jack Hawkinsas Insp. George Gideon
Anna Leeas Mrs. Kate Gideon
Anna Masseyas Sally Gideon
Andrew Rayas PC Simon Farnaby-Green
Dianne Fosteras Joanna Delafield
Cyril Cusackas Herbert 'Birdie' Sparrow
James Hayteras Robert Mason
Derek Bondas Det. Sgt. Eric Kirby
John Loderas Ponsford 'The Duke'
Barry Keeganas Riley
Frank Lawtonas Det. Sgt. Liggot
Michael Trubshaweas Sergeant Golightly
GHGrizelda Herveyas Mrs. Kirby
HBHenry B. Longhurstas Rev. Mr. Courtney
Jack Watlingas Rev. Julian Small
MPMaureen Potteras Mrs. Ethel Sparrow
Marjorie Rhodesas Mrs. Saparelli
Laurence Naismithas Arthur Sayer
Miles Mallesonas The Judge
Ronald Howardas Paul Delafield
David Aylmeras Manners