The New Lot
Synopsis
A new batch of Army recruits, from diverse backgrounds and with varying degrees of commitment, is shaped into an efficient fighting unit.
Top Cast
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John Laurie
Harry Fyfe
Bernard Miles
Ted Loman
Peter Ustinov
Keith
Raymond Huntley
Barrington
Philip Godfrey
Art Wallace
Geoffrey Keen
Corporal
Robert Donat
Actor
Eric Ambler
Bren Gun Instructor
Ivor Barnard
Photographer
Ian Fleming
Medical Officer
Kathleen Harrison
Keith's Mother
Bryan Herbert
Soldier
Mike Johnson
Railway Porter
Bernard Lee
Interviewing Officer
Albert Lieven
Czech Soldier
Stewart Rome
Officer
Johnnie Schofield
Home Guard Sergeant
John Slater
Soldier in Truck
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Ustinov, Eric Ambler
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- The New Lot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Army Kinematograph Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
Peter Ustinov, Eric Ambler
Richard Addinsell
John Wilcox, Peter Newbrook
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Ustinov
Writer
Carol Reed
Director
Eric Ambler
Writer
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Lot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The New Lot about?
A new batch of Army recruits, from diverse backgrounds and with varying degrees of commitment, is shaped into an efficient fighting unit.
Who directed The New Lot?
The New Lot was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in The New Lot?
The principal cast of The New Lot includes John Laurie, Bernard Miles, Peter Ustinov, Raymond Huntley, Philip Godfrey.
When was The New Lot released and how long is it?
The New Lot was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The New Lot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The New Lot was composed by Richard Addinsell.