Badger's Green is a 1949 British comedy film directed by John Irwin and starring Barbara Murray, Brian Nissen, Garry Marsh and Kynaston Reeves.
It is based on the play Badger's Green by R.C. Sheriff, which had previously been turned into a 1934 film of the same title. It was shot at Highbury Studios and released as a second feature by the Rank Organisation, on the same bill as Eureka Stockade. The film's sets were designed by Don Russell.
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Synopsis
A company plans a massive development in the quiet village of Badger's Green, angering the existing inhabitants. It is eventually agreed that the outcome of the dispute will be settled by a local cricket match.
Main cast
Barbara Murray as Jane Morton
Brian Nissen as Dickie Wetherby
Garry Marsh as Major Forrester
Kynaston Reeves as Doctor Wetherby
Laurence Naismith as Mr Butler
Mary Merrall as Mrs Wetherby
Clifford Buckton as Sergeant Foster
Stuart Latham as PC Percy
Lionel Murton as Albert
Jack McNaughton as Mr Twigg
Norman Pierce as Sam Rogers
Ethel Ramsey as Mrs Rogers
Patrick Troughton as Jim Carter
Sam Kydd as Harry Parker
Reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Although it drags at times, this film is quite entertaining, the acting is competent and the dialogue, with both sarcasm and caustic wit, is amusing. There is a little romance included and an exciting, but far too lengthy, cricket match in which Mr. Butler saves the day. Photography and production are good, and there are some beautiful country settings."