Movie Description
The Night We Dropped a Clanger
(1959)Overview
During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.
Featured Crew
- Director : Darcy Conyers
- Writer : John T. Chapman
- Cast : Brian Rix,Cecil Parker,Leslie Phillips,William Hartnell,Leo Franklyn,Liz Fraser,John Welsh,Toby Perkins,Sarah Branch,Charles Cameron,Julian D'Albie,Arthur Brough,Julie Mendez,Hattie Jacques,Andrew Sachs,Patrick Cargill,Irene Handl,Natalie Kent,John T. Chapman
Cast
Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser
Squadron Leader Thomas
Sgt. Bright
B.R. Belling
Lulu
Squadron Leader Grant
Flight Lt. Spendal
WAAF Hawkins
Gen. Gimble
Air Marshal Carruthers
Adm. Bewdly
Dancer
Ada
A.C. 2 Briggs
Fritz
Mrs Billingsgate
Woman Cleaner
Wing Commander
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Facts
Original TitleThe Night We Dropped a Clanger
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-10-10
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 25m
Genres
- Comedy
- War
