Salt & Pepper
“They held the fate of the world in their hands -- and dropped it!”
Synopsis
After discovering the body of a murdered female agent in their trendy Soho, London nightclub, groovy owners Charles Salt and Christopher Pepper partake in a fumbling investigation and uncover an evil plot to overthrow the government. Can our cool, yet inept duo stop the bad guys in time?
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Salt and Pepper (1968) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-06
Top Cast
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Sammy Davis Jr.
Charles Salt
Peter Lawford
Christopher Pepper
Michael Bates
Inspector Crabbe
Ilona Rodgers
Marianne Renaud
John Le Mesurier
Col. Woodstock
Graham Stark
Sgt. Walters
Ernest Clark
Col. Balsom
Jeanne Roland
Mai Ling
Robert Dorning
Club Secretary
Robertson Hare
Dove
Geoffrey Lumsden
Foreign Secretary
William Mervyn
Prime Minister
Llewellyn Rees
"Fake" Prime Minister
Mark Singleton
"Fake" Home Secretary
Michael Trubshawe
"Fake" First Lord
Francesca Tu
Tsai Chan
Oliver MacGreevy
Rack
Peter Hutchins
Straw
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Pertwee
- Original Score
- John Dankworth
- Original Title
- Salt & Pepper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Chrislaw Productions, Trace-Mark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Donner
Michael Pertwee
John Dankworth
Kenneth Higgins
Jack Slade
Milton Ebbins, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Donner
Director
Michael Pertwee
Screenplay
Milton Ebbins
Producer
John Dankworth
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Higgins
Director of Photography
Jack Slade
Editor
William Constable
Production Design
Cynthia Tingey
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salt & Pepper
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What is Salt & Pepper about?
After discovering the body of a murdered female agent in their trendy Soho, London nightclub, groovy owners Charles Salt and Christopher Pepper partake in a fumbling investigation and uncover an evil plot to overthrow the government. Can our cool, yet inept duo stop the bad guys in time?
Who directed Salt & Pepper?
Salt & Pepper was directed by Richard Donner.
Who stars in Salt & Pepper?
The principal cast of Salt & Pepper includes Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Michael Bates, Ilona Rodgers, John Le Mesurier.
When was Salt & Pepper released and how long is it?
Salt & Pepper was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Salt & Pepper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salt & Pepper was composed by John Dankworth.