Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
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Synopsis
With their headmistress under lock and key in her majesty's prison, the St Trinian's girls find themselves under the protection of the army. However, when the sixth form take a fancy to winning a trip to Italy through means fair or foul, the army discover this is one battle they can't win. Let loose in Europe, it is not long before St Trinian's have succeeded in endangering European relations.
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Top Cast
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Terry-Thomas
Capt. Romney Carlton-Ricketts
George Cole
"Flash" Harry
Joyce Grenfell
Sgt. Ruby Gates
Alastair Sim
Miss Amelia Fritton
Sabrina
Virginia
Lionel Jeffries
Joe Mangan
Lloyd Lamble
Superintendent Samuel Kemp-Bird
Raymond Rollett
Chief Constable
Terry Scott
Police Sergeant
Ferdy Mayne
Italian Police Inspector
Thorley Walters
Major Whitehart
Michael Ripper
Eric - The Liftman
Cyril Chamberlain
Army Captain
Ronald Ibbs
Lieutenant
Judith Furse
Dame Maud Hackshaw
Kenneth Griffith
Charlie Bull
Richard Wattis
Manton Bassett
Peter Jones
Prestwick
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Launder
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat, Val Valentine, Ronald Searle
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- John Harvel Productions, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Launder
Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat, Val Valentine, Ronald Searle
Malcolm Arnold
Gerald Gibbs
Geoffrey Foot
Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Launder
Director
Gerald Gibbs
Director of Photography
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Frank Launder
Writer
Sidney Gilliat
Writer
Val Valentine
Writer
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Frank Launder
Producer
Geoffrey Foot
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue Murder at St. Trinian's about?
With their headmistress under lock and key in her majesty's prison, the St Trinian's girls find themselves under the protection of the army. However, when the sixth form take a fancy to winning a trip to Italy through means fair or foul, the army discover this is one battle they can't win. Let loose in Europe, it is not long before St Trinian's have succeeded in endangering European relations.
Who directed Blue Murder at St. Trinian's?
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's was directed by Frank Launder.
Who stars in Blue Murder at St. Trinian's?
The principal cast of Blue Murder at St. Trinian's includes Terry-Thomas, George Cole, Joyce Grenfell, Alastair Sim, Sabrina.
When was Blue Murder at St. Trinian's released and how long is it?
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Blue Murder at St. Trinian's?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Murder at St. Trinian's was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is Blue Murder at St. Trinian's based on a book or true story?
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ronald Searle", Novel: "Ronald Searle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Murder at St. Trinian's?
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).