Dry Rot
Synopsis
Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.
Top Cast
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Ronald Shiner
Alf Tubbe
Brian Rix
Fred Phipps
Peggy Mount
Sergeant Fire
Lee Patterson
John Danby
Sidney James
Flash Harry
Christian Duvaleix
Polignac
Joan Sims
Beth Barton
Michael Shepley
Col. Henry Wagstaff
Joan Haythorne
Mrs. Doris Wagstaff
Heather Sears
Susan Wagstaff
Miles Malleson
Country Gentleman
John T. Chapman
Claude
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- John T. Chapman
- Original Title
- Dry Rot
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
John T. Chapman
Gerry Hambling
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Elvey
Director
John T. Chapman
Writer
Gerry Hambling
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Rot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dry Rot about?
Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.
Who directed Dry Rot?
Dry Rot was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in Dry Rot?
The principal cast of Dry Rot includes Ronald Shiner, Brian Rix, Peggy Mount, Lee Patterson, Sidney James.
When was Dry Rot released and how long is it?
Dry Rot was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dry Rot?
Dry Rot holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).