Lucky Jim
“A Rollicking Lampoon of University High- and Low-Life!”
Synopsis
Jim Dixon feels anything but lucky. At the university he has to do the bidding of absent-minded and boring Professor Welch to have any hope of keeping his job. Worse, he has managed to get entangled with unexciting but neurotic Margaret Peel, a friend of the Professor's. All-in-all, the pub is the only friendly place to be. His misery is completed at a dreadful weekend gathering of the Welch clan by the arrival of son Bertrand. Not so much that Betrand is loud-mouthed and boorish - which he is - but that he has as companion Christine Callaghan, the sort of marvellous and unattainable woman Jim can only dream about.
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Ian Carmichael
Jim Dixon
Terry-Thomas
Bertrand Welch
Hugh Griffith
Professor Welch
Sharon Acker
Christine Callaghan
Jean Anderson
Mrs. Welch
Maureen Connell
Margaret Peel
Clive Morton
Sir Hector Gore-Urquhart
John Welsh
The Principal (as John Welch)
Reginald Beckwith
University Porter
Kenneth Griffith
Cyril Johns
Jeremy Hawk
Bill Atkinson
Ronald Cardew
Registrar
Penny Morrell
Miss Wilson
John Cairney
Roberts
Ian Wilson
Glee Singer
Charles Lamb
Contractor
Henry B. Longhurst
Professor Hutchinson (as Henry Longhurst)
Jeremy Longhurst
Waiter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Boulting
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Campbell
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Lucky Jim
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- British Lion Films, Charter Film Productions, Boulting Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Boulting
Patrick Campbell, Kingsley Amis
John Addison
Max Greene
Max Benedict
Roy Boulting
Department Leadership Roster
John Boulting
Director
Max Benedict
Editor
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Max Greene
Director of Photography
Roy Boulting
Producer
Patrick Campbell
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 Lucky Jim
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What is Lucky Jim about?
Jim Dixon feels anything but lucky. At the university he has to do the bidding of absent-minded and boring Professor Welch to have any hope of keeping his job. Worse, he has managed to get entangled with unexciting but neurotic Margaret Peel, a friend of the Professor's. All-in-all, the pub is the only friendly place to be. His misery is completed at a dreadful weekend gathering of the Welch clan by the arrival of son Bertrand. Not so much that Betrand is loud-mouthed and boorish - which he is - but that he has as companion Christine Callaghan, the sort of marvellous and unattainable woman Jim can only dream about.
Who directed Lucky Jim?
Lucky Jim was directed by John Boulting.
Who stars in Lucky Jim?
The principal cast of Lucky Jim includes Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Hugh Griffith, Sharon Acker, Jean Anderson.
When was Lucky Jim released and how long is it?
Lucky Jim was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Lucky Jim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucky Jim was composed by John Addison.
Is Lucky Jim based on a book or true story?
Lucky Jim is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kingsley Amis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lucky Jim?
Lucky Jim holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).