The Good Companions
Synopsis
The story revolves around the Dinky Doos, a provincial musical troupe living from hand to mouth.
Top Cast
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Eric Portman
Jess Oakroyd
Celia Johnson
Miss Trant
Janette Scott
Susie Dean
Hugh Griffith
Morton Mitcham
John Fraser
Inigo Jollifant
Joyce Grenfell
Lady Parlitt
Bobby Howes
Jimmy Nunn
Rachel Roberts
Elsie and Effie Longstaff
John Salew
Mr. Joe
Mona Washbourne
Mrs. Joe
Paddy Stone
Jerry Jerningham
Carole Lesley
Film Star (as Leslie Carroll)
Irving Davies
Dancer
Shirley Anne Field
Redhead - Three Graces
Margaret Simons
Blonde - Three Graces
Kim Parker
Brunette - Three Graces
Beryl Kaye
Dancer
Thora Hird
Mrs Oakroyd
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- J. B. Priestley, J.L. Hodson, T.J. Morrison
- Original Title
- The Good Companions
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
J. B. Priestley, J.L. Hodson, T.J. Morrison
Gilbert Taylor
Gordon Pilkington
Hamilton G. Inglis, J. Lee Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Hamilton G. Inglis
Producer
J. Lee Thompson
Producer
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
J.L. Hodson
Writer
T.J. Morrison
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Companions
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What is The Good Companions about?
The story revolves around the Dinky Doos, a provincial musical troupe living from hand to mouth.
Who directed The Good Companions?
The Good Companions was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in The Good Companions?
The principal cast of The Good Companions includes Eric Portman, Celia Johnson, Janette Scott, Hugh Griffith, John Fraser.
When was The Good Companions released and how long is it?
The Good Companions was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is The Good Companions based on a book or true story?
The Good Companions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. B. Priestley".