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Turn of the Tide

1935·Movie
1h 20min
69
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Turn of the Tide is a 1935 British film directed by Norman Walker. It was the first feature film made by J. Arthur Rank. It is set in a North Yorkshire fishing village, and relates the rivalry between two fishing families. The actors included John Garrick, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Wilfrid Lawson speak in the local accent. The work is based on the novel Three Fevers by Leo Walmsley.
Classic British DramaFamily RivalryFishing Village LifeHistorical SettingSocial RealismCharacter-Driven ConflictWorld ImmersionPoignantTenseWorking Class

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Is Turn of the Tide worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Turn of the Tide?

1 h 20 min

Turn of the Tide runs 1 h 20 min.

Is Turn of the Tide based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Turn of the Tide in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.