
The Sailor's Return
November 15, 1978•1h 40m•★ 6.2
DramaHistory
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.
Director
Jack GoldWriters
Cast

Tom Bell
William Targett
?
Shope Shodeinde
Princess Tulip
?
Elton Charles
Billy/Olu Targett
?
Denyse Alexander
Mrs Cherret

Julia Swift
Annie

Pat Keen
Mrs Bascombe

Nigel Hawthorne
Mr Fosse
?
Jill Spurrier
Mrs Frickes

Ray Smith
Fred Leake

Mick Ford
Tom Madgwick

Peter Benson
Charlie Nye
?
Ann Way
Mrs Clall

Paola Dionisotti
Lucy Sturmey

George Costigan
Harry Targett

Clive Swift
Reverend Pottock

Victor Winding
Ship's Captain