Alive and Kicking
Synopsis
Three elderly residents of a nursing home, fed up with their monotonous existence, engineer an escape from their drab surroundings and head for an impromptu holiday on an Irish island.
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"Alive and Kicking": Out on DVD 7/7/2014Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-18
Top Cast
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Sybil Thorndike
Dora
Kathleen Harrison
Rosie
Estelle Winwood
Mabel
Stanley Holloway
MacDonagh
Joyce Carey
Matron
Eric Pohlmann
Captain
Colin Gordon
Bird Watcher
John Salew
Solicitor
Liam Redmond
Old Man
Marjorie Rhodes
Old Woman
Olive McFarland
Lover
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Postmistress
Paul Farrell
Postman
Patrick McAlinney
Policeman
Raymond Manthorpe
Little Boy
Tony Quinn
Villager
Harry Hutchinson
Villager
Brendan O'Dowda
Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyril Frankel
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Cannan
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Alive and Kicking
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Diador
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyril Frankel
Denis Cannan
Philip Green
Gilbert Taylor
Bernard Gribble
Victor Skutezky
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Cannan
Screenplay
Cyril Frankel
Director
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Victor Skutezky
Producer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
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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What is Alive and Kicking about?
Three elderly residents of a nursing home, fed up with their monotonous existence, engineer an escape from their drab surroundings and head for an impromptu holiday on an Irish island.
Who directed Alive and Kicking?
Alive and Kicking was directed by Cyril Frankel.
Who stars in Alive and Kicking?
The principal cast of Alive and Kicking includes Sybil Thorndike, Kathleen Harrison, Estelle Winwood, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey.
When was Alive and Kicking released and how long is it?
Alive and Kicking was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Alive and Kicking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alive and Kicking was composed by Philip Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alive and Kicking?
Alive and Kicking holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).