What a Whopper
“Naughty Maids And Naughtical Monsters, A Book! A Monster! A Film!”
Synopsis
A writer attempts to raise some cash by writing a book about the Loch Ness Monster. No publisher will take it because they all think there isn't really a monster. The writer and some of his friends make a fake monster and take photographs and then travel to Scotland to see if they can convince the locals.
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What a Whopper - Directed by Gilbert Gun
Type: Clip • Published 2013-08-19
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Adam Faith
Tony Blake
Carole Lesley
Charlotte 'Charlie' Pinner
Terence Longdon
Vernon
Marie France Dousset
Marie
Freddie Frinton
Gilbert Pinner
Sidney James
Harry Sutton
Charles Hawtrey
Arnold
Clive Dunn
Mr. Slate
Spike Milligan
Tramp
Wilfrid Brambell
Postie
Terry Scott
Sergeant
Fabia Drake
Mrs Pinner
Harold Berens
Sammy
Ewan Roberts
Jimmy
Archie Duncan
MacDonald
Gordon Rollings
Doone
Lloyd Reckord
Jojo
Lance Percival
Policeman at Roundabout
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Gunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Nation
- Original Title
- What a Whopper
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Viscount Films - Terry Moore Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Gunn
Terry Nation
Edward Joseph
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Gunn
Director
Edward Joseph
Producer
Terry Nation
Writer
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is What a Whopper about?
A writer attempts to raise some cash by writing a book about the Loch Ness Monster. No publisher will take it because they all think there isn't really a monster. The writer and some of his friends make a fake monster and take photographs and then travel to Scotland to see if they can convince the locals.
Who directed What a Whopper?
What a Whopper was directed by Gilbert Gunn.
Who stars in What a Whopper?
The principal cast of What a Whopper includes Adam Faith, Carole Lesley, Terence Longdon, Marie France Dousset, Freddie Frinton.
When was What a Whopper released and how long is it?
What a Whopper was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What a Whopper?
What a Whopper holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).