The Million Pound Note
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Synopsis
An impoverished American sailor is fortunate enough to be passing the house of two rich gentlemen who have conceived the crazy idea of distributing a note worth one million pounds. The sailor finds that whenever he tries to use the note to buy something, people treat him like a king and let him have whatever he likes for free. Ultimately, the money proves to be more troublesome than it is worth when it almost costs him his dignity and the woman he loves.
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The Million Pound Note (1954)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-06
Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Henry Adams
Ronald Squire
Oliver Montpelier
Joyce Grenfell
Duchess of Cromarty
A.E. Matthews
Duke of Frognal
Maurice Denham
Jonathan Reid
Reginald Beckwith
Rock
Brian Oulton
Lloyd
John Slater
Parsons
Hartley Power
Lloyd Hastings
George Devine
Chop House Proprietor
Bryan Forbes
Todd
Gudrun Ure
Renie
Hugh Wakefield
Duke of Cromarty
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Roderick Montpelier
Jane Griffiths
Portia Lansdowne
Ronald Adam
Samuel Clements
Hugh Griffith
Potter
Christopher Hewett
Irate Investor
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- Jill Craigie
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The Million Pound Note
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Neame
Jill Craigie, Mark Twain
William Alwyn
Geoffrey Unsworth
Clive Donner
John Bryan, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Neame
Director
Jill Craigie
Screenplay
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Clive Donner
Editor
John Bryan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Million Pound Note
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What is The Million Pound Note about?
An impoverished American sailor is fortunate enough to be passing the house of two rich gentlemen who have conceived the crazy idea of distributing a note worth one million pounds. The sailor finds that whenever he tries to use the note to buy something, people treat him like a king and let him have whatever he likes for free. Ultimately, the money proves to be more troublesome than it is worth when it almost costs him his dignity and the woman he loves.
Who directed The Million Pound Note?
The Million Pound Note was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in The Million Pound Note?
The principal cast of The Million Pound Note includes Gregory Peck, Ronald Squire, Joyce Grenfell, A.E. Matthews, Maurice Denham.
When was The Million Pound Note released and how long is it?
The Million Pound Note was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Million Pound Note?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Million Pound Note was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Million Pound Note?
The Million Pound Note holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).