Carry On Cruising
Synopsis
Captain Crowther's lot is not a happy one! Five of his crew have to be replaced and at such short notice before the voyage begins there isn't much to choose from. Not only does he get the five most incompetent shipmates ever to sail the seven seas, but the passengers turn out to be a rather strange bunch too. The SS Happy Wanderer will never be the same.
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Sidney James
Captain Wellington Crowther
Kenneth Williams
First Officer Leonard Marjoribanks
Kenneth Connor
Dr. Arthur Binn
Liz Fraser
Glad Trimble
Dilys Laye
Flo Castle
Esma Cannon
Bridget Madderley
Lance Percival
Wilfred Haines
Jimmy Thompson
Sam Turner
Ronnie Stevens
Drunk Passenger
Vincent Ball
Jenkins
Cyril Chamberlain
Tom Tree
Willoughby Goddard
Large Man
Ed Devereaux
Young Officer
Brian Rawlinson
Nervous Steward
Anton Rodgers
Young Man
Anthony Sagar
Cook
Terence Frisby
Passenger
Mario Fabrizi
Second Cook
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Thomas, Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Hudis
- Original Score
- Douglas Gamley, Bruce Montgomery
- Original Title
- Carry On Cruising
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Peter Rogers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Thomas, Ralph Thomas
Norman Hudis
Douglas Gamley, Bruce Montgomery
Alan Hume
John Shirley
Peter Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Thomas
Director
Norman Hudis
Screenplay
John Shirley
Editor
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Peter Rogers
Producer
Ralph Thomas
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carry On Cruising
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carry On Cruising about?
Captain Crowther's lot is not a happy one! Five of his crew have to be replaced and at such short notice before the voyage begins there isn't much to choose from. Not only does he get the five most incompetent shipmates ever to sail the seven seas, but the passengers turn out to be a rather strange bunch too. The SS Happy Wanderer will never be the same.
Who directed Carry On Cruising?
Carry On Cruising was directed by Gerald Thomas, Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in Carry On Cruising?
The principal cast of Carry On Cruising includes Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor, Liz Fraser, Dilys Laye.
When was Carry On Cruising released and how long is it?
Carry On Cruising was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Carry On Cruising?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carry On Cruising was composed by Douglas Gamley, Bruce Montgomery.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carry On Cruising?
Carry On Cruising holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).