A Jolly Bad Fellow
“THEY ALL DIED LAUGHING”
Synopsis
An English professor decides that there are too many useless people in the world and invents a gas that will kill them off. But first they'll at least have a good laugh.
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A Jolly Bad Fellow (1964) - Leonard Rossiter, Leo McKern
Type: Teaser • Published 2011-12-27
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Leo McKern
Professor Kerris Bowles-Ottery
Janet Munro
Delia Brooks
Maxine Audley
Clarinda Bowles-Ottery
Dennis Price
Dr. John Hughes
Miles Malleson
Dr. Woolley
Mervyn Johns
Willie Pugh-Smith
Leonard Rossiter
Dr. Fisher
Jennifer White
TV Make-Up Girl
Patricia Jessel
Mrs. Pugh-Smith
Duncan Macrae
Dr. Brass
George Benson
Inspector Butts
Ralph Michael
Superintendent Rastleigh
Alan Wheatley
Epicene
Wally Patch
Tom Pike
Mark Dignam
The Master
Jerome Willis
Detective Inspector Armstrong
John Sharp
Hodges
Lloyd Pearson
Dr. Rossiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Taylor
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- A Jolly Bad Fellow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Pax Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Donald Taylor, Robert Hamer, C.E. Vulliamy
John Barry
Gerald Gibbs
Peter Tanner
Donald Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Don Chaffey
Director
Robert Hamer
Writer
Donald Taylor
Screenplay
Donald Taylor
Producer
Gerald Gibbs
Director of Photography
Peter Tanner
Editor
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Jolly Bad Fellow
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What is A Jolly Bad Fellow about?
An English professor decides that there are too many useless people in the world and invents a gas that will kill them off. But first they'll at least have a good laugh.
Who directed A Jolly Bad Fellow?
A Jolly Bad Fellow was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in A Jolly Bad Fellow?
The principal cast of A Jolly Bad Fellow includes Leo McKern, Janet Munro, Maxine Audley, Dennis Price, Miles Malleson.
When was A Jolly Bad Fellow released and how long is it?
A Jolly Bad Fellow was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for A Jolly Bad Fellow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Jolly Bad Fellow was composed by John Barry.
Is A Jolly Bad Fellow based on a book or true story?
A Jolly Bad Fellow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C.E. Vulliamy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Jolly Bad Fellow?
A Jolly Bad Fellow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).