The Guinea Pig
Synopsis
A working-class boy wins a scholarship to a public school, as part of a post-World War Two experiment in bringing boys of different social classes together.
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The Guinea Pig (1948) clip - on BFI Blu-ray from 20 July | BFIOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2020-05-14
Top Cast
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Richard Attenborough
Jack Read
Sheila Sim
Lynne Hartley
Bernard Miles
Mr. Read
Cecil Trouncer
Lloyd Hartley
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Read
Edith Sharpe
Mrs. Hartley
Robert Flemyng
Nigel Lorraine
John Forrest
Fitch
Herbert Lomas
Sir James Corfield
Brenda Hogan
Lorna Beckett
Wally Patch
Uncle Percy
Olive Sloane
Aunt Mabel
Hay Petrie
Peck
Timothy Bateson
Tracey
Kynaston Reeves
The Bishop
Anthony Nicholls
Mr. Stringer
Clive Baxter
Gregory
Basil Cunard
Buckton
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Boulting
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Boulting, Warren Chetham-Strode, Bernard Miles
- Original Score
- John Wooldridge
- Original Title
- The Guinea Pig
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Pilgrim Pictures, Boulting Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Boulting
Roy Boulting, Warren Chetham-Strode, Bernard Miles
John Wooldridge
Gilbert Taylor
Richard Best
John Boulting
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Boulting
Director
Roy Boulting
Screenplay
John Boulting
Producer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
Richard Best
Editor
Honoria Plesch
Costume Design
Warren Chetham-Strode
Screenplay
Bernard Miles
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guinea Pig
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What is The Guinea Pig about?
A working-class boy wins a scholarship to a public school, as part of a post-World War Two experiment in bringing boys of different social classes together.
Who directed The Guinea Pig?
The Guinea Pig was directed by Roy Boulting.
Who stars in The Guinea Pig?
The principal cast of The Guinea Pig includes Richard Attenborough, Sheila Sim, Bernard Miles, Cecil Trouncer, Joan Hickson.
When was The Guinea Pig released and how long is it?
The Guinea Pig was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Guinea Pig?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guinea Pig was composed by John Wooldridge.