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The Singapore Grip

Drama
📜 Overview: In colonial Singapore during World War Two, this epic drama follows the schemes – both commercial and amorous – of a wealthy British family as they struggle to preserve their prosperous business amid cataclysmic world events.
🌏 Languages Available: English , Spanish
📆 Date Released:
⭐ Vote Average: 5.7

Beloved Cast

David Morrissey original image
Walter Blackett
David Morrissey
Jane Horrocks original image
Sylvia Blackett
Jane Horrocks
Georgia Blizzard original image
Joan Blackett
Georgia Blizzard
Charles Dance original image
Mr Webb
Charles Dance
Elizabeth Tan original image
Vera Chiang
Elizabeth Tan
Luke Treadaway original image
Matthew Webb
Luke Treadaway
Colm Meaney original image
Major Brendan Archer
Colm Meaney
Bart Edwards original image
James Ehrendorf
Bart Edwards
Craig Haydon original image
Craig Haydon

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