Half a Sixpence
“It strolls... It struts... It razzles and it dazzles!”
Synopsis
"If I had the money, I'd buy me a banjo!" says struggling sales clerk Arthur Kipps. Soon he'll inherit enough to buy a whole bloomin' orchestra. But can his newfound wealth buy happiness?
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Half a Sixpence, Trailer (1967) Tommy Steele, Julia Foster, Cyril Ritchard
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-29
Top Cast
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Tommy Steele
Arthur Kipps
Julia Foster
Ann
Cyril Ritchard
Harry Chitterlow
Penelope Horner
Helen
Elaine Taylor
Victoria
Hilton Edwards
Shalford
James Villiers
Hubert
Allan Cuthbertson
Wilkins
Pamela Brown
Mrs. Walsingham
Christopher Sandford
Sid
Grover Dale
Pearce
Aleta Morrison
Laura
Julia Sutton
Flo
Sheila Falconer
Kate
Leslie Meadows
Buggins
Barry Sinclair
Woodrow
Jean Anderson
Lady Botting
Gerald Campion
Fat Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Beverley Cross
- Original Score
- David Heneker, Irwin Kostal
- Original Title
- Half a Sixpence
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Ameran Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
Beverley Cross
David Heneker, Irwin Kostal
Geoffrey Unsworth
Bill Lewthwaite, Frank Santillo
George Sidney, Charles H. Schneer, John Dark
Department Leadership Roster
George Sidney
Director
Beverley Cross
Screenplay
David Heneker
Original Music Composer
Irwin Kostal
Original Music Composer
George Sidney
Producer
Charles H. Schneer
Producer
Bill Lewthwaite
Editor
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Frank Santillo
Editor
Joan Bridge
Costume Design
Ted Haworth
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half a Sixpence
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What is Half a Sixpence about?
"If I had the money, I'd buy me a banjo!" says struggling sales clerk Arthur Kipps. Soon he'll inherit enough to buy a whole bloomin' orchestra. But can his newfound wealth buy happiness?
Who directed Half a Sixpence?
Half a Sixpence was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in Half a Sixpence?
The principal cast of Half a Sixpence includes Tommy Steele, Julia Foster, Cyril Ritchard, Penelope Horner, Elaine Taylor.
When was Half a Sixpence released and how long is it?
Half a Sixpence was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Half a Sixpence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Half a Sixpence was composed by David Heneker, Irwin Kostal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Half a Sixpence?
Half a Sixpence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).