Geordie
“A Giant Among Comedies”
Synopsis
Concerned about his small stature, a young Scottish boy applies for a mail-order body building course, successfully gaining both height and strength. The film was released as "Wee Geordie" in the USA.
Top Cast
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Alastair Sim
The Laird
Bill Travers
Geordie Mac Taggart
Norah Gorsen
Jean
Jameson Clark
Geordie's Father
Molly Urquhart
Geordie's Mother
Paul Young
Young Geordie
Anna Ferguson
Young Jean
Miles Malleson
Lord Paunceton
Brian Reece
Olympic Selector
Raymond Huntley
Olympic Selector
Doris Goddard
Helga
Stanley Baxter
Postman
Duncan Macrae
Schoolmaster
Jack Radcliffe
Minister
Alex Mackenzie
Macrimmon
Francis de Wolff
Samson
Margaret Boyd
Laird's Maid
Michael Ripper
Reporter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Launder
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Geordie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Argonaut Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Launder
Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat, David Walker
William Alwyn
Wilkie Cooper
Thelma Connell
Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Launder
Producer
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Thelma Connell
Editor
Sidney Gilliat
Producer
Frank Launder
Director
Frank Launder
Screenplay
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Geordie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Geordie about?
Concerned about his small stature, a young Scottish boy applies for a mail-order body building course, successfully gaining both height and strength. The film was released as "Wee Geordie" in the USA.
Who directed Geordie?
Geordie was directed by Frank Launder.
Who stars in Geordie?
The principal cast of Geordie includes Alastair Sim, Bill Travers, Norah Gorsen, Jameson Clark, Molly Urquhart.
When was Geordie released and how long is it?
Geordie was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Geordie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Geordie was composed by William Alwyn.
Is Geordie based on a book or true story?
Geordie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Walker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Geordie?
Geordie holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).