Once a Jolly Swagman

U
1h 40m
1949
5.571 /10 (14)

Overview

A factory worker quits his job to become a motorcycle racer.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1949-02-02

Top Billed Cast

Dirk Bogarde

Bill Fox

Bonar Colleano

Tommy Possey

Bill Owen

Lag Gibbon

Renée Asherson

Pat

Thora Hird

Ma Fox

James Hayter

Pa Fox

Patric Doonan

Dick

Moira Lister

Dotty Liz

Sidney James

Rowton

Dudley Jones

Taffy

Pauline Jameson

Mrs. Lewis

Cyril Cusack

Duggie

Anthony Oliver

Derek

Russell Waters

Mr. Pusey

Sandra Dorne

Kay Fox

Stuart Lindsell

Mr. Yates

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