Barnacle Bill
Synopsis
A seasick sea captain commands an amusement pier despite local opposition. Released in the U.S. as 'All at Sea'
Top Cast
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Alec Guinness
Captain William Horatio Ambrose
Harry Locke
Reporter
Frederick Piper
Barman
Fred Griffiths
Bus Driver
Gerald Case
Commander
William Mervyn
Captain
Derek Waring
Second Surgeon
Donald Pleasence
Cashier
Newton Blick
Bank Manager
Irene Browne
Mrs. Barrington
Percy Herbert
Tommy
Victor Maddern
Figg
Harold Goodwin
Duckworth
Junia Crawford
Evie
Frank Burdett
Bald Man
Maurice Denham
Crowley
Lloyd Lamble
Superintendent Browning
Martyn Woodman
Reggie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Screenplay & Story
- T. E. B. Clarke
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Barnacle Bill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Frend
T. E. B. Clarke
John Addison
Douglas Slocombe
Jack Harris
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Frend
Director
Jack Harris
Editor
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
T. E. B. Clarke
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barnacle Bill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barnacle Bill about?
A seasick sea captain commands an amusement pier despite local opposition. Released in the U.S. as 'All at Sea'
Who directed Barnacle Bill?
Barnacle Bill was directed by Charles Frend.
Who stars in Barnacle Bill?
The principal cast of Barnacle Bill includes Alec Guinness, Harry Locke, Frederick Piper, Fred Griffiths, Gerald Case.
When was Barnacle Bill released and how long is it?
Barnacle Bill was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Barnacle Bill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barnacle Bill was composed by John Addison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barnacle Bill?
Barnacle Bill holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).