The Night We Dropped a Clanger
Synopsis
During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.
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Brian Rix
Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop
Cecil Parker
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser
Leslie Phillips
Squadron Leader Thomas
William Hartnell
Sgt. Bright
Leo Franklyn
B.R. Belling
Liz Fraser
Lulu
John Welsh
Squadron Leader Grant
Toby Perkins
Flight Lt. Spendal
Sarah Branch
WAAF Hawkins
Charles Cameron
Gen. Gimble
Julian D'Albie
Air Marshal Carruthers
Arthur Brough
Adm. Bewdly
Julie Mendez
Dancer
Hattie Jacques
Ada
Andrew Sachs
A.C. 2 Briggs
Patrick Cargill
Fritz
Irene Handl
Mrs Billingsgate
Natalie Kent
Woman Cleaner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darcy Conyers
- Screenplay & Story
- John T. Chapman
- Original Title
- The Night We Dropped a Clanger
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darcy Conyers
John T. Chapman
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John T. Chapman
Writer
Darcy Conyers
Director
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What is The Night We Dropped a Clanger about?
During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.
Who directed The Night We Dropped a Clanger?
The Night We Dropped a Clanger was directed by Darcy Conyers.
Who stars in The Night We Dropped a Clanger?
The principal cast of The Night We Dropped a Clanger includes Brian Rix, Cecil Parker, Leslie Phillips, William Hartnell, Leo Franklyn.
When was The Night We Dropped a Clanger released and how long is it?
The Night We Dropped a Clanger was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.