Man of the Moment
Synopsis
Norman is a file clerk who accidentally becomes a British delegate to a diplomatic conference, befriends the queen of a remote island, and winds up a knight. Norman leaves rooms in shambles, tailors in shreds, and diplomats in bandages. Chased by gunmen and assassins of foreign powers, Norman finds himself running through active TV studio sets and interrupts various programs and performances in progress
Top Cast
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Norman Wisdom
Norman
Lana Morris
Penny
Belinda Lee
Sonia
Jerry Desmonde
Jackson
Karl Stepanek
Lom
Garry Marsh
British Delegate
Inia Te Wiata
King of Tawaki
Evelyn Roberts
Sir Horace
Violet Farebrother
Queen of Tawaki
Martin Miller
Swiss Tailor
Eugene Deckers
Day Liftman
Hugh Morton
Mitchell
Cyril Chamberlain
British Delegate
Lisa Gastoni
Chambermaid
Harold Kasket
Enrico
Beverley Brooks
Air Hostess
Michael Ward
Photographer
Derek Sydney
Lesnevitch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Paddy Carstairs
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Cowan, Vernon Sylvaine, John Paddy Carstairs
- Original Title
- Man of the Moment
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Paddy Carstairs
Maurice Cowan, Vernon Sylvaine, John Paddy Carstairs
Department Leadership Roster
John Paddy Carstairs
Director
Maurice Cowan
Screenplay
Vernon Sylvaine
Screenplay
John Paddy Carstairs
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man of the Moment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man of the Moment about?
Norman is a file clerk who accidentally becomes a British delegate to a diplomatic conference, befriends the queen of a remote island, and winds up a knight. Norman leaves rooms in shambles, tailors in shreds, and diplomats in bandages. Chased by gunmen and assassins of foreign powers, Norman finds himself running through active TV studio sets and interrupts various programs and performances in progress
Who directed Man of the Moment?
Man of the Moment was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
Who stars in Man of the Moment?
The principal cast of Man of the Moment includes Norman Wisdom, Lana Morris, Belinda Lee, Jerry Desmonde, Karl Stepanek.
When was Man of the Moment released and how long is it?
Man of the Moment was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man of the Moment?
Man of the Moment holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).