My Learned Friend
Synopsis
An insane murderer is on the loose, and gunning for the men who put him away. William Fitch is on the list, and co-opts his buddy Claude Babbington to try and prevent a grisly end.
Top Cast
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Will Hay
William Fitch
Claude Hulbert
Claude Babbington
Mervyn Johns
Grimshaw
Laurence Hanray
Sir Norman
Aubrey Mallalieu
Magistrate
Charles Victor
'Safety' Wilson
Ernest Thesiger
Ferris
Eddie Phillips
'Basher' Blake
Leslie Harcourt
Barman
G.H. Mulcaster
Dr. Scudamore
Lloyd Pearson
Col. Chudleigh
Gibb McLaughlin
Butler
Maudie Edwards
Aladdin
Hyma Beckley
Bystander
Hy Hazell
Bit Part
Ronald Shiner
Man in Wilson's Bar
H Victor Weske
Chinese Actor
Valerie White
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Hay, Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Angus MacPhail, John Dighton
- Original Score
- Ernest Irving
- Original Title
- My Learned Friend
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Hay, Basil Dearden
Angus MacPhail, John Dighton
Ernest Irving
Wilkie Cooper
Charles Hasse
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Will Hay
Director
Basil Dearden
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
John Dighton
Screenplay
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Charles Hasse
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Learned Friend
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What is My Learned Friend about?
An insane murderer is on the loose, and gunning for the men who put him away. William Fitch is on the list, and co-opts his buddy Claude Babbington to try and prevent a grisly end.
Who directed My Learned Friend?
My Learned Friend was directed by Will Hay, Basil Dearden.
Who stars in My Learned Friend?
The principal cast of My Learned Friend includes Will Hay, Claude Hulbert, Mervyn Johns, Laurence Hanray, Aubrey Mallalieu.
When was My Learned Friend released and how long is it?
My Learned Friend was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for My Learned Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Learned Friend was composed by Ernest Irving.