Vice Versa (1948)
Businessman Paul Bultitude is sending his son Dick to a boarding school. While holding a magic stone from India, he wishes that he could be young again. His wish is immediately fulfilled and the two change bodies with each other. Mr Bultitude becomes a school boy who smokes cigars and has a very conservative view on child upbringing, while his son Dick becomes a gentleman who spends his time drinking lemonade and arranging children's parties.
Director: Peter Ustinov
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: January 28, 1948
Cast
- Roger Livesey - Paul Bultitude
- Anthony Newley - Dick Bultitude
- Kay Walsh - Florence 'Fanny' Verlane
- Petula Clark - Dulcie Grimstone
- James Robertson Justice - Dr. Grimstone
- David Hutcheson - Marmaduke Paradine
- Harcourt Williams - Judge
- Bill Shine - Lord Gosport
- Kynaston Reeves - Dr. Chawner
- Ernest Jay - Bowler
Screenplay
- F. Anstey (Novel)
- Peter Ustinov
Music: Antony Hopkins
Cinematography: Jack Hildyard
Editing: John D. Guthridge
Production: Two Cities Films, George H. Brown Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, wish, role reversal, body-swap, child as an adult
More Films by Director: Peter Ustinov
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vice Versa about?
- Businessman Paul Bultitude is sending his son Dick to a boarding school. While holding a magic stone from India, he wishes that he could be young again. His wish is immediately fulfilled and the two change bodies with each other. Mr Bultitude becomes a school boy who smokes cigars and has a very conservative view on child upbringing, while his son Dick becomes a gentleman who spends his time drinking lemonade and arranging children's parties.
- Who directed Vice Versa?
- Vice Versa was directed by Peter Ustinov.
- Who stars in Vice Versa?
- Vice Versa stars Roger Livesey, Anthony Newley, Kay Walsh, Petula Clark, James Robertson Justice, David Hutcheson.
- How long is Vice Versa?
- Vice Versa has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Vice Versa?
- Vice Versa is a Comedy film.
- Where was Vice Versa produced?
- Vice Versa was produced in United Kingdom.