Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea, The
Date: 1976
Director: Lewis John Carlino
Production Company: AVCO Embassy, Martin Poll-Lewis John Carlino, Sailor Company
Stars: Sarah Miles, Kris Kristofferson, Jonathan Kahn
Location(s): Devon, Surrey
Region(s): South East R-Z, South West
Storyline:
After his father dies, a disturbed young boy plots to take revenge on the new man in his mother’s life.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson from source material provided by John Tunstill
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One of many establishing shots of the Osborne's coastal home. Geoff Dodd has identified this as Warren House, Castle Road, Kingswear, Devon. TQ6 0DX (RL)
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After leaving the house at midnight, Jonathan Osborne (Jonathan Kahn) makes his way past darkened houses.
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Jonathan walks through the night to meet with his friends.
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- 01 Jul 2015
The ferry carrying Anne Osborne and her housekeeper, Mrs Palmer, crosses the River Dart from Kingswear to Dartmouth in Devon.
A more colourful shot from Dave Wilson. (RL)
- Capture 5
- 01 Jul 2015
Anne Osborne drives her Mercedes off the ferry from Kingswear. Dartmouth South Embankment off Lower Street, Dartmouth.
Dave Wilson shows that the ferry is still operating. (RL)
- Capture 6
- 01 Jul 2015
The Mercedes makes it's way through the narrow streets. The ferry was also used in 'Nothing But the Night','Sons of the Sea' and 'The System'. Dartmouth.
What would we do without those "yellow box junctions" these days? Dave Wilson. (RL)
- Capture 7
- 01 Jul 2015
Anne turns into Lower Street in Dartmouth, Devon.
Dave Wilson captured that same spot. (RL)
- Capture 8
- 01 Jul 2015
Anne Osborne (Sarah Miles) parks in a rather inconsiderate place and enters the shop where she works as Mrs. Palmer (Margo Cunningham) heads off. Lower Street, Dartmouth.
Dave Wilson shows that people are far more considerate these days. (RL)
- Capture 9
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The group of friends follow their 'Chief' (Earl Rhodes) through the middle of a school rugby match. Geoff Buck tells us that this is the cricket pitch at Dartmouth's Britannia Royal Naval College at the "top of the hill" and John Darby confirms the location that can also be spotted in 'We Joined the Navy'.
- Capture 10
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Number Five (Stephen Black) explains to the 'Chief' why he wasn't at the meeting the other night as the others look on. The Britannia Royal Naval College on College Way in Dartmouth identified by Geoff Buck. John Darby adds that the young lads in the background were from Dartmouth and Churston secondary schools and that he was one of them as well as being the stand in for the lead boy.
- Capture 11
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On the beach, Jonathan writes in his diary.
- Capture 12
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The friends go to their 'Chief's' house for a meeting. Geoff Dodd also recognised Littleton Park House at Shepperton Studios in Surrey. Also seen in 'Curse of the Voodoo', 'The Green Man', 'A King in New York' and many other films. (RL)
- Capture 13
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A large ship, the Belle, is towed into the estuary. The River Dart, Devon.
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Anne leaves her work to see the ship. Lower Street, Dartmouth.
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Jonathan and his Mother take a boat to visit the ship. The River Dart estuary off Dartmouth.
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The pair near the Belle. The River Dart with Dartmouth in the background.
- Capture 17
- 01 Jul 2015
Second Officer Jim Cameron (Kris Kristofferson) agrees to show Anne and Jonathan around the Belle. Overlooking the River Dart with Dartmouth Castle just visible in the right background.
Dave Wilson captures the same spot with more colour and activity. (RL)
- Capture 18
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The boys head towards a daymark tower near Froward Point, Kingswear, Devon.
On a recent visit to the area Martin R captured the unchanging daymark.
- Capture 19
- 11 Jun 2024
Under the daymark tower just outside Kingswear. The tower is an aid to navigation by sailors.
Martin R's view beneath the daymark.
- Capture 20
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The friends run down steps towards the quayside.
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- 01 Jul 2015
Jim spots Jonathan and the boys after coming ashore. Bayard's Cove, Dartmouth.
Dave Wilson spots peace and tranquility. (RL)
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Jonathan, known as Number Three in the group, introduces Jim and the 'Chief' explains that the friends are only identified as numbers. Bayard's Cove.
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Jim walks along a beach with Jonathan. Beesands Beach in Devon, identified by Steve Randall.
- Capture 24
- 01 Jul 2015
Anne stands on the quayside after Jim leaves on the Belle. Bayard's Cove, Dartmouth, Devon.
Thanks to Dave Wilson for another fine NOW shot. (RL)
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A downhearted Anne thinks about Jim. Bayard's Cove.
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Anne drives to town after she sees the Belle return.
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- 01 Jul 2015
The Mercedes stops and Anne waits for Jim to come ashore. Dartmouth railway station. The building, which has never seen a train or even rails, is preserved and is now occupied by a restaurant. Dartmouth, Devon.
Dave Wilson shows that preservation orders are worth their weight in gold, and another "yellow box junction". (RL)
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Anne drives back home with Jim.
- Capture 29
- 01 Jul 2015
After the 'Chief' learns of Jim's return, Jonathan is 'demoted' within the group when his feelings become known. The River Dart, Devon with Kingswear to the right background.
An excellent comparative shot from Dave Wilson. (RL)
- Capture 30
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Jonathan and his Mother roll down a hill together during a day out with Jim. Sheena Fletcher locates this as Haytor, Dartmoor, Devon. (RL)
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The Lower Ferry approaches Kingswear carrying the 'Chief'. Looking across the River Dart facing Dartmouth.
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Jim and Jonathan wait at the Lower Ferry Terminal. Off Fore Street, Kingswear. The location was also seen in 'Nothing But the Night'.
- Capture 33
- 01 Jul 2015
The ferry nears the Kingswear terminal.
Thanks to Dave Wilson, even if he didn't actually get on the ferry to take the picture! (RL)
- Capture 34
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The 'Chief' greets Jim and Jonathan. Lower Ferry Terminal in Kingswear.
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Number Five waits for the other boys. The bridge off Fore Street that passes over the railway station in Kingswear, Devon.
- Capture 36
- 01 Jul 2015
Anne waves as the Belle leaves the estuary. Dartmouth, Devon.
Dave Wilson should have waved as he leaves us with his last shot from Dartmouth......for this visit anyway. (RL)
- Capture 37
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Number Two (Paul Tropea) carries a bag as the group walks with Jim. In the background stands the daymark tower near Froward Point, Devon.