Chance of a Lifetime
Synopsis
The workers in a small plough factory take over the firm, but when a large order falls through, the old management come back to help out.
Top Cast
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Basil Radford
Dickinson
Niall MacGinnis
Baxter
Bernard Miles
Stevens
Julien Mitchell
Morris
Kenneth More
Adam
Geoffrey Keen
Bolger
Patrick Troughton
Kettle
Hattie Jacques
Alice
Eric Pohlmann
Xenobian
John Harvey
Bland
Josephine Wilson
Miss Cooper
Russell Waters
Palmer
Peter Jones
Xenobian
Bernard Rebel
Xenobian
Amy Veness
Lady Davis
Stanley Van Beers
Calvert
Norman Pierce
Franklin
Gordon McLeod
Garrett
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Miles
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Miles, Walter Greenwood
- Original Score
- Noel Mewton-Wood
- Original Title
- Chance of a Lifetime
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Pilgrim Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Miles
Bernard Miles, Walter Greenwood
Noel Mewton-Wood
Peter Price
Bernard Miles
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Miles
Director
Bernard Miles
Writer
Walter Greenwood
Writer
Bernard Miles
Producer
Noel Mewton-Wood
Original Music Composer
Peter Price
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chance of a Lifetime
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What is Chance of a Lifetime about?
The workers in a small plough factory take over the firm, but when a large order falls through, the old management come back to help out.
Who directed Chance of a Lifetime?
Chance of a Lifetime was directed by Bernard Miles.
Who stars in Chance of a Lifetime?
The principal cast of Chance of a Lifetime includes Basil Radford, Niall MacGinnis, Bernard Miles, Julien Mitchell, Kenneth More.
When was Chance of a Lifetime released and how long is it?
Chance of a Lifetime was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Chance of a Lifetime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chance of a Lifetime was composed by Noel Mewton-Wood.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chance of a Lifetime?
Chance of a Lifetime holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).