The Bespoke Overcoat
Synopsis
A humble clerk yearns for an overcoat, but his employer's refusal and his subsequent death lead him to return as a ghost, determined to claim the garment with the help of a tailor friend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Clayton
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolf Mankowitz
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- The Bespoke Overcoat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- Remus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Clayton
Wolf Mankowitz, Nikolai Gogol
Georges Auric
Wolfgang Suschitzky
Stan Hawkes
Jack Clayton
Department Leadership Roster
Wolf Mankowitz
Screenplay
Jack Clayton
Producer
Jack Clayton
Director
Stan Hawkes
Editor
Wolfgang Suschitzky
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bespoke Overcoat
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What is The Bespoke Overcoat about?
A humble clerk yearns for an overcoat, but his employer's refusal and his subsequent death lead him to return as a ghost, determined to claim the garment with the help of a tailor friend.
Who directed The Bespoke Overcoat?
The Bespoke Overcoat was directed by Jack Clayton.
Who stars in The Bespoke Overcoat?
The principal cast of The Bespoke Overcoat includes David Kossoff, Alfie Bass, Alan Tilvern, Alf Dean, Howard Goorney.
When was The Bespoke Overcoat released and how long is it?
The Bespoke Overcoat was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bespoke Overcoat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bespoke Overcoat was composed by Georges Auric.