Very Important Person
“Even the GERMAN ARMY couldn't fight this...”
Synopsis
Sir Ernest Pease is a self-important scientist sent undercover on a bombing mission to monitor the effectiveness of his latest invention, a new-fangled radar. When the plane is attacked, he parachutes to safety — only to be sent to a POW camp, where he takes on the alias of Lieutenant Farrow. There, the somewhat happy-go-lucky bunch of Brits suspect their acerbic new fellow prisoner of being a spy, and all sorts of culture clashes and misunderstandings ensue.
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Very Important Person (1961)
Type: Clip • Published 2024-06-15
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James Robertson Justice
Sir Ernest "Lieutenant M.J. Farrow, RN" Pease, KBE, FRS
Leslie Phillips
Flying Officer Jimmy Cooper
Stanley Baxter
Flying Officer S. "Jock" Everett / Major Stamfel
Eric Sykes
Sports Officer Willoughby
Richard Wattis
Entertainments Officer Woodcock
Godfrey Winn
Self
Colin Gordon
Briggs
John Le Mesurier
Escape Officer Piggott
Norman Bird
Senior British Officer Travers
Jeremy Lloyd
Flight Lieutenant J.J. "Bonzo" Baines, DFC
John Forrest
Lieutenant Hans "'Grassy' Green" Kringling
Jean Cadell
Mrs. MacDougall
Peter Myers
Flying Officer P.R. Shaw
Ronnie Stevens
Hankley
Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Clynes
Steve Plytas
Luftwaffe Officer
John Ringham
Flying Officer G.S. "Plum" Poudding
Mark Hardy
Prisoner of War
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- David Ambrose, Alexandre Dumas
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Very Important Person
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Independent Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
David Ambrose, Alexandre Dumas
Riz Ortolani
Jack Cardiff
Manfred Thurau, Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Annakin
Director
Tony Pueo
Costume Design
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Elliot Scott
Production Design
David Ambrose
Writer
Manfred Thurau
Producer
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Very Important Person
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What is Very Important Person about?
Sir Ernest Pease is a self-important scientist sent undercover on a bombing mission to monitor the effectiveness of his latest invention, a new-fangled radar. When the plane is attacked, he parachutes to safety — only to be sent to a POW camp, where he takes on the alias of Lieutenant Farrow. There, the somewhat happy-go-lucky bunch of Brits suspect their acerbic new fellow prisoner of being a spy, and all sorts of culture clashes and misunderstandings ensue.
Who directed Very Important Person?
Very Important Person was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in Very Important Person?
The principal cast of Very Important Person includes James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, Stanley Baxter, Eric Sykes, Richard Wattis.
When was Very Important Person released and how long is it?
Very Important Person was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Very Important Person?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Very Important Person was composed by Riz Ortolani.
Is Very Important Person based on a book or true story?
Very Important Person is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Very Important Person?
Very Important Person holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).