The Horse's Mouth
“Smart Alec ... Sheer madness and all Guinness! The man's a genius ...”
Synopsis
Gulley Jimson is a boorish aging artist recently released from prison. A swindler in search of his next art project, he hunkers down in the penthouse of would-be patrons the Beeders while they go on an extended vacation; he paints a mural on their wall, pawns their valuables and, along with the sculptor Abel, inadvertently smashes a large hole in their floor. Jimson's next project is an even larger wall in an abandoned church.
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The Horse's Mouth (1958) - original trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-26
Top Cast
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Alec Guinness
Gulley Jimson
Kay Walsh
Dee Coker
Renée Houston
Sara Monday
Mike Morgan
Nosey
Robert Coote
Sir William Beeder
Michael Gough
Abel
Veronica Turleigh
Lday Beeder
Reginald Beckwith
Capt. Jones
Arthur Macrae
A.W. Alabaster
Ernest Thesiger
Hickson
Gillian Vaughan
Lollie
Joan Hickson
Lady in Gallery Queue (uncredited)
John Adams
Police Officer (uncredited)
Chris Adcock
Workman (uncredited)
Andy Alston
Workman (uncredited)
Timothy Bateson
Clerk to Borough Surveyor (uncredited)
Jim Brady
Workman (uncredited)
Victor Brooks
Foreman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Cary, Alec Guinness
- Original Score
- Kenneth V. Jones
- Original Title
- The Horse's Mouth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Knightsbridge Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Neame
Joyce Cary, Alec Guinness
Kenneth V. Jones
Arthur Ibbetson
Anne V. Coates
Ronald Neame, Albert Fennell, John Bryan
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Neame
Director
Alec Guinness
Writer
Julia Squire
Costume Design
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
Ronald Neame
Producer
Kenneth V. Jones
Original Music Composer
Anne V. Coates
Editor
John Bryan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Horse's Mouth
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What is The Horse's Mouth about?
Gulley Jimson is a boorish aging artist recently released from prison. A swindler in search of his next art project, he hunkers down in the penthouse of would-be patrons the Beeders while they go on an extended vacation; he paints a mural on their wall, pawns their valuables and, along with the sculptor Abel, inadvertently smashes a large hole in their floor. Jimson's next project is an even larger wall in an abandoned church.
Who directed The Horse's Mouth?
The Horse's Mouth was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in The Horse's Mouth?
The principal cast of The Horse's Mouth includes Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Renée Houston, Mike Morgan, Robert Coote.
When was The Horse's Mouth released and how long is it?
The Horse's Mouth was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Horse's Mouth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Horse's Mouth was composed by Kenneth V. Jones.
Is The Horse's Mouth based on a book or true story?
The Horse's Mouth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joyce Cary".