Loser Takes All
“The Warmest, Wonderful-est, WINNING-est romance-of-the-year!”
Synopsis
Bertrand, an accountant employed by a large London firm, is called to the office of the Managing Director, Dreuther, to explain a mistake in the accounts. Dreuther is highly impressed by the young accountant's skilful explanation of the error and, hearing that Bertrand is soon to marry his spirited young fiancée, tells him to spend the honeymoon not in Bournemouth, but Monte Carlo at the company s expense! However, events in the fabulous Mediterranean paradise do not work out quite as Bertrand had envisaged...
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Glynis Johns
Cary
Rossano Brazzi
Bertrand
Robert Morley
Dreuther
Tony Britton
Philip
Felix Aylmer
The Other
Joyce Carey
Bird's Nest
Geoffrey Keen
Reception Clerk
Peter Illing
Stranger with "The System"
Albert Lieven
Hotel Manager
Mona Washbourne
Nurse (uncredited)
A.E. Matthews
Man
Hyma Beckley
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Joan Benham
Miss Bullen (uncredited)
Paul Beradi
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Carl Bernard
Steward (uncredited)
Bryan Coleman
Elegant Man at Casino (uncredited)
Marianne Deeming
Hotel Maid (uncredited)
Shirley Anne Field
Attractive Girl in Salle Rivée (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Graham Greene
- Original Score
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Original Title
- Loser Takes All
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Independent Film Producers (IFP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Graham Greene
Alessandro Cicognini
Georges Périnal
Jean Barker
Graham Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Annakin
Director
Graham Greene
Writer
Graham Greene
Producer
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Alessandro Cicognini
Original Music Composer
Jean Barker
Editor
Bridget Sellers
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Loser Takes All about?
Bertrand, an accountant employed by a large London firm, is called to the office of the Managing Director, Dreuther, to explain a mistake in the accounts. Dreuther is highly impressed by the young accountant's skilful explanation of the error and, hearing that Bertrand is soon to marry his spirited young fiancée, tells him to spend the honeymoon not in Bournemouth, but Monte Carlo at the company s expense! However, events in the fabulous Mediterranean paradise do not work out quite as Bertrand had envisaged...
Who directed Loser Takes All?
Loser Takes All was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in Loser Takes All?
The principal cast of Loser Takes All includes Glynis Johns, Rossano Brazzi, Robert Morley, Tony Britton, Felix Aylmer.
When was Loser Takes All released and how long is it?
Loser Takes All was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Loser Takes All?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Loser Takes All was composed by Alessandro Cicognini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Loser Takes All?
Loser Takes All holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).