The Breaking of Bumbo
Synopsis
The hilarious adventures of young Bumbo Bailey, who enlists in the Brigade of Guards and is based in the prestigious Wellington Barracks in London in the Swinging Sixties. He regards his social life as important as his military.
Top Cast
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Richard Warwick
Bumbo Bailey
Joanna Lumley
Susie
Jeremy Child
Billy
John Bird
Jock
Natasha Pyne
Sheila
Donald Pickering
Jorum
Derek Newark
CSM Peters
Don McKillop
RSM
Peter Myers
CO
Clifton Jones
Black Actor
Simon Williams
Crutcher
Timothy Carlton
Bean
Edward Fox
Horwood
Robert Swann
Machaffie
George Janson
Farquhar
Peter Whitting
Downley
Robert Russell
Sergeant Clegg
Howard Southern
Lance Corporal Johnson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Sinclair
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Sinclair
- Original Score
- Brian Gascoigne
- Original Title
- The Breaking of Bumbo
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Productions (ABP), EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Sinclair
Andrew Sinclair
Brian Gascoigne
Ian Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Sinclair
Director
Andrew Sinclair
Writer
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
Brian Gascoigne
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Breaking of Bumbo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Breaking of Bumbo about?
The hilarious adventures of young Bumbo Bailey, who enlists in the Brigade of Guards and is based in the prestigious Wellington Barracks in London in the Swinging Sixties. He regards his social life as important as his military.
Who directed The Breaking of Bumbo?
The Breaking of Bumbo was directed by Andrew Sinclair.
Who stars in The Breaking of Bumbo?
The principal cast of The Breaking of Bumbo includes Richard Warwick, Joanna Lumley, Jeremy Child, John Bird, Natasha Pyne.
When was The Breaking of Bumbo released and how long is it?
The Breaking of Bumbo was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Breaking of Bumbo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Breaking of Bumbo was composed by Brian Gascoigne.