The Bulldog Breed
“From The Army's Funniest Private...To The Navy's Most Riotous Seaman!”
Synopsis
Norman Puckle, a well-meaning but clumsy grocer's assistant, can't seem to do anything right. After being rejected by Marlene, the love of his life, he attempts suicide, but can't even do that. He is saved from jumping off a cliff at 'Lover's Leap' by a Royal Navy petty officer. He persuades Puckle to join the Royal Navy, where he'll meet 'lots of girls'. Life in the Navy proves not to be as rosy as it's been described, and Puckle fails at every task during basic training. But despite this, he's regarded by the Admiral in charge of a rocket project to be a 'typical average British sailor', and chosen to be the first man to fly into outer space in an experimental rocket.
Top Cast
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Norman Wisdom
Ordinary Seaman Norman Puckle
Ian Hunter
Admiral Sir Bryanston Blyth
David Lodge
Chief Petty Officer Knowles
Robert Urquhart
Commander Clayton
Edward Chapman
Mr. Philpots
Eddie Byrne
Petty Officer Filkins
Peter Jones
Diving Instructor
John Le Mesurier
Prosecuting Counsel
Terence Alexander
Defending Counsel
Sydney Tafler
Speedboat Owner
Brian Oulton
Bert Ainsworth
Harold Goodwin
Streaky Hopkinson
Johnny Briggs
Johnny Nolan
Frank Williams
Mr. Carruthers
Joe Robinson
Tall Sailor
Liz Fraser
NAAFI Girl
Penny Morrell
Miss Marlene Barlow
Claire Gordon
Blonde on Yacht
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Asher
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Blyth, Jack Davies, Norman Wisdom
- Original Title
- The Bulldog Breed
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Asher
Henry Blyth, Jack Davies, Norman Wisdom
Jack Asher
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Asher
Director
Henry Blyth
Screenplay
Jack Davies
Screenplay
Norman Wisdom
Screenplay
Jack Asher
Director of Photography
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 The Bulldog Breed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bulldog Breed about?
Norman Puckle, a well-meaning but clumsy grocer's assistant, can't seem to do anything right. After being rejected by Marlene, the love of his life, he attempts suicide, but can't even do that. He is saved from jumping off a cliff at 'Lover's Leap' by a Royal Navy petty officer. He persuades Puckle to join the Royal Navy, where he'll meet 'lots of girls'. Life in the Navy proves not to be as rosy as it's been described, and Puckle fails at every task during basic training. But despite this, he's regarded by the Admiral in charge of a rocket project to be a 'typical average British sailor', and chosen to be the first man to fly into outer space in an experimental rocket.
Who directed The Bulldog Breed?
The Bulldog Breed was directed by Robert Asher.
Who stars in The Bulldog Breed?
The principal cast of The Bulldog Breed includes Norman Wisdom, Ian Hunter, David Lodge, Robert Urquhart, Edward Chapman.
When was The Bulldog Breed released and how long is it?
The Bulldog Breed was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bulldog Breed?
The Bulldog Breed holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).