Private Angelo (1949)
Front line frolics!
Angelo has been drafted into the Italian Army in World War II. He does not like people shooting at him, so he tries all sorts of tricks to avoid being caught up in the action. However, events always seem to lead him back to the fighting.
Director: Peter Ustinov, Michael Anderson
Genre: Comedy, War
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: July 6, 1949
Cast
- Godfrey Tearle - Count Piccologrando
- Maria Denis - Lucrezia
- Peter Ustinov - Pvt. Angelo
- Marjorie Rhodes - Countess
- James Robertson Justice - Feste
- Moyna MacGill - Marchesa Dolce
- Robin Bailey - Simon Telfer
- Harry Locke - Cpl. Trivet
- Bill Shine - Col. Michael
- John Harvey - Cpl. McCunn
Screenplay
- Michael Anderson (Screenplay)
- Peter Ustinov (Screenplay)
- Eric Linklater (Novel)
Editing: Charles Hasse
Production: Pilgrim Pictures, Associated British-Pathé
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Ustinov, Michael Anderson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Private Angelo about?
- Angelo has been drafted into the Italian Army in World War II. He does not like people shooting at him, so he tries all sorts of tricks to avoid being caught up in the action. However, events always seem to lead him back to the fighting.
- Who directed Private Angelo?
- Private Angelo was directed by Peter Ustinov, Michael Anderson.
- Who stars in Private Angelo?
- Private Angelo stars Godfrey Tearle, Maria Denis, Peter Ustinov, Marjorie Rhodes, James Robertson Justice, Moyna MacGill.
- How long is Private Angelo?
- Private Angelo has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Private Angelo?
- Private Angelo is a Comedy, War film.
- Where was Private Angelo produced?
- Private Angelo was produced in United Kingdom.