The Rainbow Jacket (1954)
Horseracing provides the framework of this British drama. The story begins as a former champion jockey Sam Lilley is barred from racing. Although he himself can no longer race, the jockey decides to live his dreams through Georgie Crain, who becomes his youthful protege. Sam teaches George all he knows, and also insists that he keep his morals high. But when Georgie's mother encounters financial disaster, the lad and his mentor decide they have no choice but to throw a race for a gang of criminals. Unfortunately, this leads to even more ethical problems. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robert Morley, Kay Walsh, (more)
- Director(s):
- Basil Dearden
Synopsis of The Rainbow Jacket
Horseracing provides the framework of this British drama. The story begins as a former champion jockey Sam Lilley is barred from racing. Although he himself can no longer race, the jockey decides to live his dreams through Georgie Crain, who becomes his youthful protege. Sam teaches George all he knows, and also insists that he keep his morals high. But when Georgie's mother encounters financial disaster, the lad and his mentor decide they have no choice but to throw a race for a gang of criminals. Unfortunately, this leads to even more ethical problems. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Rainbow Jacket
- Robert Morley - Lord Logan
- Edward Underdown - Geoffrey Tyler
- Bill Owen - Sam Lilley
- Honor Blackman - Mrs. Tyler
- Sidney James - Harry
- Sam Kydd - Bruce
- George Thorpe - Ross
- Frederick Piper - Lukey
- Howard Marion-Crawford - Travers
- Gordon Richards - Jockey
- Raymond Glendenning - Commentator
- Katie Johnson
- Wilfrid Hyde-White - Lord Stoneleigh
- Kay Walsh - Barbara Crain
- Fella Edmonds - Georgie Crain
- Charles Victor - Voss
- Ronald Ward - Bernie Rudd
- Michael Trubshawe - Gresham
- Herbert C. Walton - Adams
- Eliot Makeham - Valet
- Brian Roper - Ron Saunders
- Michael Ripper - Benny Loder
- Bernard Lee - Racketeer
- David Hemmings
- Glyn Houston
- Director(s):
- Basil Dearden
- Writer(s):
- T.E.B. Clarke
- Producer(s):
- Michael Relph
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