P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
“From the producer of “Chariots of Fire” and the director of “Coal Miner's Daughter” comes a light-hearted look at first love”
Synopsis
Summer, 1948. 14-year-old Alan has just three wishes: that there will be lasting peace, that England will win the Ashes, and that he will finally kiss classmate Ann. So when he's cast opposite her in a play that requires a kiss and England seem to be doing well in cricket, life couldn't be better.
Top Cast
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John Albasiny
Alan Duckworth
Abigail Cruttenden
Ann Lawton
Maurice Dee
Geoffrey Whitaker
Alison Steadman
Miss Land
Mark Brailsford
Abbo
Christopher Karallis
Shaz
Frances Ruffelle
Eunice
Robert Urquhart
Headmaster
Garry Cooper
Tommy
Richenda Carey
Botany Teacher
Nicola Prince
Maureen
Maurice O'Connell
Gym Teacher
Tim Seely
French Teacher
Peter Dean
Policeman
Dave Atkins
Fish Shop Owner
John Arlott
Himself (voice)
Maureen Lipman
Alan's Mother (voice) (uncredited)
Eric Richard
Road Worker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Rosenthal
- Original Score
- David Earl
- Original Title
- P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Goldcrest Films International, Enigma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Jack Rosenthal
David Earl
Tony Pierce-Roberts
John Shirley
David Puttnam, David Bill, Chris Griffin
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Rosenthal
Writer
John Shirley
Editor
David Puttnam
Producer
David Bill
Producer
Chris Griffin
Producer
Michael Apted
Director
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
Sue Yelland
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang about?
Summer, 1948. 14-year-old Alan has just three wishes: that there will be lasting peace, that England will win the Ashes, and that he will finally kiss classmate Ann. So when he's cast opposite her in a play that requires a kiss and England seem to be doing well in cricket, life couldn't be better.
Who directed P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang?
P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang?
The principal cast of P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang includes John Albasiny, Abigail Cruttenden, Maurice Dee, Alison Steadman, Mark Brailsford.
When was P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang released and how long is it?
P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang was composed by David Earl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang?
P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).