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The Small Back Room

The Small Back Room (1949)

Drama, Romantic, War, Thriller, Mystery | UK

Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Talking Pictures TV | 23/04/2024 | 13:35

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Tuesday, 23 April 2024 13:35

Rating: 7.1/10

User rating: 9/10

SYNOPSIS

The best bomb disposal officer during World War II was badly injured and is in frequent pain. He finds solace and relief from his pain in the whisky bottle & the pills that are never far away. A new type of booby trapped bomb push his nerves & resolution to the limit.

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Writer: Nigel Balchin, Michael Powell

Producer: George R. Busby, Anthony Bushell

RUNTIME: 106 min

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