Our Miss Fred
“DANNY LA RUE has a secret weapon to win the war in his first film!”
Synopsis
Danny La Rue stars in this 1970s drag comedy as Fred Wimbush, a Shakespearean actor who is drafted into WWII and is appearing in a camp show in France when the Nazis advance. Unless he continues in his female costume, Fred is certain to be shot as a spy. The risque gags and double entendres fly as he attempts to make his escape in the company of a troupe of Girl Guides.
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Danny La Rue
Fred Wimbush
Alfred Marks
General Brincker
Lance Percival
Squadron Leader Herbert Smallpiece
Lally Bowers
Miss Flodden
Frances de la Tour
Miss Lockhart
Kristin Hatfield
Hilary
Jenny Twigge
Judith
Vanessa Furse
Prunella
Seretta Wilson
Elvira
Sophie Batchelor
Emma
John Barrard
Patron
Nancy Nevinson
Patron's Wife
Cyril Shaps
Doctor Préve
Frank Thornton
British Colonel
André Maranne
Resistance Fighter
Barrie Gosney
Bertie
David Ellen
Bobby
Toni Palmer
Vendeuse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Kellett
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Leonard
- Original Score
- Peter Greenwell
- Original Title
- Our Miss Fred
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- EMI, Willis Worldwide Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Kellett
Hugh Leonard, Ted Willis
Peter Greenwell
Dick Bush
David Campling
Josephine Douglas, Clifford Parrish
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Kellett
Director
Hugh Leonard
Screenplay
Josephine Douglas
Producer
Peter Greenwell
Original Music Composer
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
David Campling
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Miss Fred
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What is Our Miss Fred about?
Danny La Rue stars in this 1970s drag comedy as Fred Wimbush, a Shakespearean actor who is drafted into WWII and is appearing in a camp show in France when the Nazis advance. Unless he continues in his female costume, Fred is certain to be shot as a spy. The risque gags and double entendres fly as he attempts to make his escape in the company of a troupe of Girl Guides.
Who directed Our Miss Fred?
Our Miss Fred was directed by Bob Kellett.
Who stars in Our Miss Fred?
The principal cast of Our Miss Fred includes Danny La Rue, Alfred Marks, Lance Percival, Lally Bowers, Frances de la Tour.
When was Our Miss Fred released and how long is it?
Our Miss Fred was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Our Miss Fred?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Our Miss Fred was composed by Peter Greenwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Our Miss Fred?
Our Miss Fred holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).