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6.3 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19561h 25mUnited Kingdom

The March Hare

Synopsis

Sir Charles Hare, a young Irish baronet, gambles his all on one of his horses at Ascot. But the horse is 'pulled', and Sir Charles is forced to sell his Irish estate. His aunt, however, has some surprises in store for him.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1956

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
George More O'Ferrall
Screenplay & Story
Paul Vincent Carroll, Allan MacKinnon, Gordon Wellesley, T.H. Bird
Original Score
Philip Green
Original Title
The March Hare
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Achilles, B & A Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George More O'Ferrall

Screenplay & Story

Paul Vincent Carroll, Allan MacKinnon, Gordon Wellesley, T.H. Bird

Original Score & Music

Philip Green

Director of Photography

Jack Hildyard, Peter Newbrook

Film Editing

Gordon Pilkington

Producers

Albert Fennell, Bertram Ostrer, Peter Newbrook

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:T.H. Bird

Department Leadership Roster

Gordon Pilkington

Editor

Albert Fennell

Producer

Paul Vincent Carroll

Writer

Bertram Ostrer

Producer

Allan MacKinnon

Writer

Peter Newbrook

Producer

George More O'Ferrall

Director

Gordon Wellesley

Writer

Jack Hildyard

Jack Hildyard

Director of Photography

Philip Green

Original Music Composer

Peter Newbrook

Director of Photography

Bill Walsh

Costume Design

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The March Hare.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The March Hare

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The March Hare about?

Sir Charles Hare, a young Irish baronet, gambles his all on one of his horses at Ascot. But the horse is 'pulled', and Sir Charles is forced to sell his Irish estate. His aunt, however, has some surprises in store for him.

Who directed The March Hare?

The March Hare was directed by George More O'Ferrall.

Who stars in The March Hare?

The principal cast of The March Hare includes Peggy Cummins, Terence Morgan, Martita Hunt, Cyril Cusack, Wilfrid Hyde-White.

When was The March Hare released and how long is it?

The March Hare was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for The March Hare?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The March Hare was composed by Philip Green.

Is The March Hare based on a book or true story?

The March Hare is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "T.H. Bird".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The March Hare?

The March Hare holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).