Passport to Shame
| Passport to Shame | |
|---|---|
 American theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Alvin Rakoff |
| Produced by | John Clein |
| Written by | Patrick Alexander |
| Starring |
Diana Dors Herbert Lom Eddie Constantine |
| Music by | Ken Jones |
| Cinematography | Jack Asher |
| Edited by | Lee Doig |
| Distributed by | British Lion Films |
Release dates | 1958 |
Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Passport to Shame, also known as Room 43, is a 1958 British drama film directed by Alvin Rakoff, written by Patrick Alexander and starring Diana Dors and Herbert Lom.[1]
Premise
A French girl gets mixed up in a life of prostitution.
Cast
- Diana Dors as Vicki
- Herbert Lom as Nick Biaggi
- Eddie Constantine as Johnny McVey
- Odile Versois as Marie Louise 'Malou' Beaucaire
- Brenda De Banzie as Aggie
- Robert Brown as Mike
- Elwyn Brook-Jones as Solicitor Heath
- Jackie Collins as English girl
- Lana Morris as Girl
- Steve Plytas as French Restaurant Manager
- Cyril Shaps as Willie
- Denis Shaw as Mac
- Margaret Tyzack as June, Heath's secretary
- Michael Caine as Man getting married (uncredited)
- Joan Sims as Miriam, Phone operator in the taxi office (uncredited)
Production
"This was not a low budget film," said director Alvin Rakoff, "this was a lowest budget film." When the lighting cut-out during a key scene, the filming had to continue. The film itself is remarkable for the introduction of new talent. Michael Caine in a role so small he is not credited. He had, like Sean Connery and others, previously worked as walk-ons with the director. Jackie Collins, later an acclaimed novelist and the sister of Joan, played one of many prostitutes. The appearance of Joan Sims, also un-credited. Nicolas Roeg, director of Don't Look Now, The Man Who Fell to Earth, etc., was the camera operator. Alvin Rakoff, a renowned television director, was keen to break the then heavily-imposed glass ceiling between the small screen and feature films. He therefore accepted the assignment knowing it to be an exploitation film.
References
- ↑ "BFI | Film & TV Database | PASSPORT TO SHAME (1958)". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2012-11-07.