Gideon's Day
1958, English. Directed by John Ford.
24 Tension-Taut Hours in the Life of a Top Crime Fighter!
Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of involvement in a payroll robbery and then helps break up a bank robbery.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- Jack HawkinsInsp. George Gideon
- Anna LeeMrs. Kate Gideon
- Anna MasseySally Gideon
- Andrew RayPC Simon Farnaby-Green
- Dianne FosterJoanna Delafield
- Cyril CusackHerbert 'Birdie' Sparrow
- James HayterRobert Mason
- Derek BondDet. Sgt. Eric Kirby
- Howard Marion-CrawfordThe Chief
- John LoderPonsford 'The Duke'
- Barry KeeganRiley
- Frank LawtonDet. Sgt. Liggot
Details
- Released
- 25 March 1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- T. E. B. Clarke
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What Gideon's Day is based on
Gideon's Day is based on Gideon's Day (1955) by John Creasey, published by Harper.
1955
Gideon's Day
By John Creasey
Published by Harper
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Gideon's Day runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is Gideon's Day on?
Gideon's Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gideon's Day?
If you liked Gideon's Day, try Blindspotting, Blackmail, The Murder at Road Hill House.
Who directed Gideon's Day?
Gideon's Day (1958) was directed by John Ford and stars Jack Hawkins, Anna Lee, Anna Massey.
What is Gideon's Day based on?
Gideon's Day is based on Gideon's Day (1955) by John Creasey, published by Harper.