Loser Takes All (1956)
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Bertrand, an accountant employed by a large London firm, is called to the office of the Managing Director, Dreuther, to explain a mistake in the accounts. Dreuther is highly impressed by the young accountant's skilful explanation of the error and, hearing that Bertrand is soon to marry his spirited young fiancée, tells him to spend the honeymoon not in Bournemouth, but Monte Carlo at the company s expense! However, events in the fabulous Mediterranean paradise do not work out quite as Bertrand had envisaged...
Director: Ken Annakin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: September 9, 1956
Cast
- Glynis Johns - Cary
- Rossano Brazzi - Bertrand
- Robert Morley - Dreuther
- Tony Britton - Philip
- Felix Aylmer - The Other
- Joyce Carey - Bird's Nest
- Geoffrey Keen - Reception Clerk
- Peter Illing - Stranger with "The System"
- Albert Lieven - Hotel Manager
- Mona Washbourne - Nurse (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Alessandro Cicognini
Cinematography: Georges Périnal
Editing: Jean Barker
Production: Independent Film Producers (IFP)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gambling, monte carlo
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More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Loser Takes All about?
- Bertrand, an accountant employed by a large London firm, is called to the office of the Managing Director, Dreuther, to explain a mistake in the accounts. Dreuther is highly impressed by the young accountant's skilful explanation of the error and, hearing that Bertrand is soon to marry his spirited young fiancée, tells him to spend the honeymoon not in Bournemouth, but Monte Carlo at the company s expense! However, events in the fabulous Mediterranean paradise do not work out quite as Bertrand had envisaged...
- Who directed Loser Takes All?
- Loser Takes All was directed by Ken Annakin.
- Who stars in Loser Takes All?
- Loser Takes All stars Glynis Johns, Rossano Brazzi, Robert Morley, Tony Britton, Felix Aylmer, Joyce Carey.
- How long is Loser Takes All?
- Loser Takes All has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Loser Takes All?
- Loser Takes All is a Comedy film.
- Where was Loser Takes All produced?
- Loser Takes All was produced in United Kingdom.