Spare a Copper
Synopsis
George is an inept reserve policeman working in wartime Liverpool, who is chosen by a gang of Nazi saboteurs as the stooge for their planned destruction of the British battleship HMS Hercules. Framed by the villains and forced to go on the run, George sets out to clear his name with the aid of new girlfriend, Jane.
Top Cast
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George Formby
George Carter
Dorothy Hyson
Jane Gray
Bernard Lee
Jake
George Merritt
Brewster
John Warwick
Shaw
Bryan Herbert
Williams
Warburton Gamble
Sir Robert
John Turnbull
Inspector Richards
James Woodburn
Macdermott
Eliot Makeham
Fuller
Ellen Pollock
Lady Hardstaff
Charles Carson
Admiral
Aubrey Mallalieu
Manager Of Music Store
Edward Lexy
Night Watchman
Grace Arnold
Music Shop Customer
Cyril Chamberlain
Policeman
Jimmy Godden
Manager
Hal Gordon
Sergeant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Paddy Carstairs
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Dearden, Austin Melford, Roger MacDougall
- Original Title
- Spare a Copper
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Associated Talking Pictures (ATP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Paddy Carstairs
Basil Dearden, Austin Melford, Roger MacDougall
Ray Pitt
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dearden
Writer
John Paddy Carstairs
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
Ray Pitt
Editor
Austin Melford
Writer
Roger MacDougall
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spare a Copper
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What is Spare a Copper about?
George is an inept reserve policeman working in wartime Liverpool, who is chosen by a gang of Nazi saboteurs as the stooge for their planned destruction of the British battleship HMS Hercules. Framed by the villains and forced to go on the run, George sets out to clear his name with the aid of new girlfriend, Jane.
Who directed Spare a Copper?
Spare a Copper was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
Who stars in Spare a Copper?
The principal cast of Spare a Copper includes George Formby, Dorothy Hyson, Bernard Lee, George Merritt, John Warwick.
When was Spare a Copper released and how long is it?
Spare a Copper was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.