The Goose Steps Out
Synopsis
Schoolteacher William Potts is the double of a captured German spy, so he is sent to Germany by British Intelligence to obtain the plans of a new secret weapon, causing chaos in a Hitler Youth school in the process.
Top Cast
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Will Hay
William Potts / Muller
Frank Pettingell
Professor Hoffman
Julien Mitchell
General Von Glotz
Charles Hawtrey
Max
Barry Morse
Kurt
Peter Ustinov
Krauss
Peter Croft
Hans
Anne Firth
Lena
Leslie Harcourt
Vogel
Jeremy Hawk
A.D.C.
Raymond Lovell
Schmidt
Aubrey Mallalieu
Rector
John Williams
Maj. Bishop
Lawrence O'Madden
Col. Truscott
John Boxer
British Pilot
Clifford Buckton
MI5 Man (uncredited)
Arthur Denton
Detective Carter (uncredited)
Leslie Dwyer
German Soldier on Train
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden, Will Hay
- Screenplay & Story
- Angus MacPhail, John Dighton
- Original Score
- Bretton Byrd
- Original Title
- The Goose Steps Out
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden, Will Hay
Angus MacPhail, John Dighton, Reg Groves, Bernard Miles
Bretton Byrd
Ernest Palmer
Ray Pitt
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dearden
Director
Will Hay
Director
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
John Dighton
Screenplay
Ray Pitt
Editor
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Goose Steps Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Goose Steps Out about?
Schoolteacher William Potts is the double of a captured German spy, so he is sent to Germany by British Intelligence to obtain the plans of a new secret weapon, causing chaos in a Hitler Youth school in the process.
Who directed The Goose Steps Out?
The Goose Steps Out was directed by Basil Dearden, Will Hay.
Who stars in The Goose Steps Out?
The principal cast of The Goose Steps Out includes Will Hay, Frank Pettingell, Julien Mitchell, Charles Hawtrey, Barry Morse.
When was The Goose Steps Out released and how long is it?
The Goose Steps Out was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Goose Steps Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Goose Steps Out was composed by Bretton Byrd.