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The Sailor's Return

1978
Directed byJack Gold
1h 40m

Based on the 1925 novel The Sailor's Return by David Garnett. A sailor returns to his hometown to open a pub bringing with him his new black wife. Very quickly they find themselves ostracised by the community.

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Tom BellWilliam TargettShope ShodeindePrincess TulipElton CharlesBilly/Olu Targett
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DramaHistory
STATUSReleased
RATING
6.0

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