The Night We Dropped a Clanger (1959)
The movie takes place 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.
Director: Darcy Conyers
Genre: Comedy, War
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: October 10, 1959
Cast
- Brian Rix - Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop
- Cecil Parker - Air Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser
- Leslie Phillips - Squadron Leader Thomas
- William Hartnell - Sgt. Bright
- Leo Franklyn - B.R. Belling
- Liz Fraser - Lulu
- John Welsh - Squadron Leader Grant
- Toby Perkins - Flight Lt. Spendal
- Sarah Branch - WAAF Hawkins
- Charles Cameron - Gen. Gimble
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii, british spy, double
More Films by Director: Darcy Conyers
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Night We Dropped a Clanger about?
- The movie takes place 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.
- Who directed The Night We Dropped a Clanger?
- The Night We Dropped a Clanger was directed by Darcy Conyers.
- Who stars in The Night We Dropped a Clanger?
- The Night We Dropped a Clanger stars Brian Rix, Cecil Parker, Leslie Phillips, William Hartnell, Leo Franklyn, Liz Fraser.
- How long is The Night We Dropped a Clanger?
- The Night We Dropped a Clanger has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Night We Dropped a Clanger?
- The Night We Dropped a Clanger is a Comedy, War film.