Once a Jolly Swagman

May 9 1949 Approved 1h 40m
Drama, Romance, Sport

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

Plot

Factory worker Bill Fox (Sir Dirk Bogarde) is fired from a reliable job and becomes a successful motorbike racer, until his wife threatens to leave him unless he comes to his senses.

Written by

Montagu Slater, William Rose, Jack Lee

Directed by

Jack Lee

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Wessex Film Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
284
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA