The Gorbals Story
1950, English. Directed by David McKane.
A successful artist recalls his life in the tenements of the Glasgow slums. In flashback his recalls the events and characters he shared with in a slum tenement building.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- David McKaneDirector
- Howard ConnellWullie Mutrie
- Marjorie ThomsonJean Mutrie
- Betty HendersonPeggy Anderson
- Sybil ThomsonMagdalene
- Eveline GarrettMrs. Reilly
- Russell HunterJohnnie Martin
- Roddy McMillanHector
- Isobel CampbellNora Reilly
- Jack StewartPeter Reilly
- Carl WilliamsonFrancis Porter
- Lothar LewinsohnAhmed
- Ian DalglieshDr Andrews
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1950
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David MacKane
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How long is The Gorbals Story?
The Gorbals Story runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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Which OTT platform is The Gorbals Story on?
The Gorbals Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gorbals Story?
If you liked The Gorbals Story, try Home, Imperial Dreams, The Girl in the Book.
Who directed The Gorbals Story?
The Gorbals Story (1950) was directed by David McKane and stars Howard Connell, Marjorie Thomson, Betty Henderson.