Carry On Sergeant
“It’s all about a Dad . . . a Draftee . . . and a Detonation heard round the camp!”
Synopsis
Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-22
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William Hartnell
Sergeant Grimshawe
Bob Monkhouse
Private Charlie Sage
Shirley Eaton
Mary Sage
Eric Barker
Captain Potts
Dora Bryan
Norah
Bill Owen
Corporal Bill Copping
Charles Hawtrey
Private Peter Golightly
Kenneth Connor
Private Horace Strong
Kenneth Williams
Private James Bailey
Terence Longdon
Private Miles Haywood
Norman Rossington
Private Herbert Brown
Gerald Campion
Private Andy Calloway
Hattie Jacques
Captain Clark
Cyril Chamberlain
Stores Sergeant
Arnold Diamond
Fifth Specialist
Gordon Tanner
First Specialist
Martin Boddey
Sixth Specialist
Frank Forsyth
Second Specialist
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Hudis
- Original Score
- Bruce Montgomery
- Original Title
- Carry On Sergeant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Peter Rogers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Thomas
Norman Hudis, R.F. Delderfield, John Antrobus
Bruce Montgomery
Peter Hennessy
Peter Boita
Peter Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Thomas
Director
Norman Hudis
Screenplay
Peter Hennessy
Director of Photography
Peter Boita
Editor
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Peter Rogers
Producer
John Antrobus
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carry On Sergeant
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What is Carry On Sergeant about?
Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.
Who directed Carry On Sergeant?
Carry On Sergeant was directed by Gerald Thomas.
Who stars in Carry On Sergeant?
The principal cast of Carry On Sergeant includes William Hartnell, Bob Monkhouse, Shirley Eaton, Eric Barker, Dora Bryan.
When was Carry On Sergeant released and how long is it?
Carry On Sergeant was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Carry On Sergeant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carry On Sergeant was composed by Bruce Montgomery.
Is Carry On Sergeant based on a book or true story?
Carry On Sergeant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "R.F. Delderfield".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carry On Sergeant?
Carry On Sergeant holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).