Just My Luck
Synopsis
Norman works in a jewellers workshop and fantasises (in the nicest way) about meeting the window dresser across the road from his workshop. He wants to buy her a diamond pendant but calculates it will take him over 100 years to save up for it. He is talked into betting a pound on a six horse accumulator at the Goodwood races with a slightly shady bookmaker. When he has won on the first five races, the bookie owes him over 16,000 pounds and everyone begins to worry. Everyone's future depends on a single race ... what can be done ?
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Norman Wisdom
Norman Hackett / Mr. Hackett
Margaret Rutherford
Mrs. Dooley
Jill Dixon
Anne
Leslie Phillips
The Hon. Mr. Richard Lumb
Delphi Lawrence
Miss Betty Daviot
Joan Sims
Phoebe
Edward Chapman
Mr. Stoneway
Peter Copley
Mr. Gilbert Weaver
Vic Wise
Eddie Diamond
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Hackett
Michael Ward
Mr. Cranley
Marianne Stone
Tea Bar Attendant
Felix Felton
Man in Cinema
Michael Brennan
Masseur
Cyril Chamberlain
Goodwood Official
Eddie Leslie
Gas Man
Freda Bamford
Mrs. Crossley
Robin Bailey
Sir George
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Paddy Carstairs
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Shaughnessy, Peter Blackmore
- Original Title
- Just My Luck
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Paddy Carstairs
Alfred Shaughnessy, Peter Blackmore
Department Leadership Roster
John Paddy Carstairs
Director
Alfred Shaughnessy
Screenplay
Peter Blackmore
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Just My Luck about?
Norman works in a jewellers workshop and fantasises (in the nicest way) about meeting the window dresser across the road from his workshop. He wants to buy her a diamond pendant but calculates it will take him over 100 years to save up for it. He is talked into betting a pound on a six horse accumulator at the Goodwood races with a slightly shady bookmaker. When he has won on the first five races, the bookie owes him over 16,000 pounds and everyone begins to worry. Everyone's future depends on a single race ... what can be done ?
Who directed Just My Luck?
Just My Luck was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
Who stars in Just My Luck?
The principal cast of Just My Luck includes Norman Wisdom, Margaret Rutherford, Jill Dixon, Leslie Phillips, Delphi Lawrence.
When was Just My Luck released and how long is it?
Just My Luck was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just My Luck?
Just My Luck holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).