The Blue Lamp
“Sheds just enough light for MURDER”
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.
Where to watch The Blue Lamp in United States
BFI Player Amazon Channel
KanopyClick a service to open The Blue Lamp there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Blue Lamp streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Channel 4 Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Blue Lamp
The Blue Lamp is a 1950 English-language crime, thriller and action film directed by Basil Dearden. The cast is led by Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
The Blue Lamp was produced by J. Arthur Rank Organisation and Ealing Studios and made in United Kingdom. It was released on January 19, 1950, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Writers
- T. E. B. Clarke, Jan Read, Ted Willis
- Release date
- January 19, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Ealing Studios
The Blue Lamp cast & crew
The Blue Lamp was directed by Basil Dearden and written by T. E. B. Clarke, Jan Read, and Ted Willis.
The cast features Jack Warner as PC George Dixon, Jimmy Hanley as PC Andy Mitchell, Dirk Bogarde as Tom Riley, Robert Flemyng as Police Sgt. Roberts, Bernard Lee as Divisional Detective Inspector Cherry, and Peggy Evans as Diana Lewis.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Gordon Dines and it was produced by Michael Balcon.
Is The Blue Lamp worth watching?
The Blue Lamp holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 63 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and action, The Blue Lamp is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Blue Lamp
In United States, you can stream The Blue Lamp on BFI Player Amazon Channel and Kanopy. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Blue Lamp
Jack Warner
PC George Dixon
Jimmy Hanley
PC Andy Mitchell
Dirk Bogarde
Tom Riley
Robert Flemyng
Police Sgt. Roberts
Bernard Lee
Divisional Detective Inspector Cherry
Peggy Evans
Diana Lewis
Patric Doonan
Spud
Bruce Seton
PC 'Jock' Campbell
Meredith Edwards
PC 'Taff' Hughes
Clive Morton
Police Sgt. Brooks
Frederick Piper
Alf Lewis
Dora Bryan
Maisie
The Blue Lamp — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Blue Lamp in United States?
The Blue Lamp is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Blue Lamp on BFI Player Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Blue Lamp is currently available on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Blue Lamp in?
The Blue Lamp is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Blue Lamp?
The Blue Lamp runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is The Blue Lamp rated?
The Blue Lamp is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
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