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The Rainbow Jacket

The Rainbow Jacket (1954)

Drama, Sports | UK

Director: Basil Dearden

Talking Pictures TV | Thursday | 11:20

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Thursday, 2 May 2024 11:20

Rating: 6.4/10

SYNOPSIS

A prize-winning jockey is banned from racing so he spends his time helping a young lad to become the next champion.

Actors

Writer: T.E.B. Clarke

Producer: Michael Balcon, Michael Relph

RUNTIME: 99 min

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