Passport to Pimlico (1949)
French Goings-On in the Heart of London.
When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.
Director: Henry Cornelius
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: October 26, 1949
Cast
- Stanley Holloway - Arthur Pemberton
- Hermione Baddeley - Edie Randall
- Margaret Rutherford - Professor Hatton-Jones
- Paul Dupuis - Duke of Burgundy
- Raymond Huntley - Mr. Wix
- John Slater - Frank Huggins
- Jane Hylton - Molly
- Betty Warren - Connie Pemberton
- Barbara Murray - Shirley Pemberton
- Sydney Tafler - Fred Cowan
Screenplay
- T. E. B. Clarke (Screenplay)
Music: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Lionel Banes
Editing: Michael Truman
Production: Ealing Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
treasure, territory, world war ii, political negotiations, satire, black and white, food rationing, london blitz, unexploded bomb
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Passport to Pimlico about?
- When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.
- Who directed Passport to Pimlico?
- Passport to Pimlico was directed by Henry Cornelius.
- Who stars in Passport to Pimlico?
- Passport to Pimlico stars Stanley Holloway, Hermione Baddeley, Margaret Rutherford, Paul Dupuis, Raymond Huntley, John Slater.
- How long is Passport to Pimlico?
- Passport to Pimlico has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Passport to Pimlico?
- Passport to Pimlico is a Comedy film.
- Where was Passport to Pimlico produced?
- Passport to Pimlico was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Passport to Pimlico?
- The themes of Passport to Pimlico include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.