The 'Maggie'
Synopsis
The poor, elderly—and the wily, when it comes to parting those who can afford it from their money—Scottish skipper of a broken-down old 'puffer' boat tricks an American tycoon into paying him to transport his personal cargo. When the tycoon learns of the trick, he attempts to track down the boat and remove his possessions.
Top Cast
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Paul Douglas
Calvin B. Marshall, the American
Alex Mackenzie
Captain McTaggart, the Skipper
James Copeland
The Mate
Abe Barker
The Engineer
Tommy Kearins
Doogie, the Wee Boy
Hubert Gregg
Pusey
Geoffrey Keen
Campbell
Dorothy Alison
Miss Peters
Andrew Keir
The Reporter
Meg Buchanan
Sarah
Mark Dignam
The Laird
Jameson Clark
Dirty Dan
Moultrie Kelsall
C.S.S. Skipper
Fiona Clyne
Sheena
Sheila Shand Gibbs
Barmaid
Betty Henderson
Campbell's Secretary
Russell Waters
Hailing Officer
Duncan Macintyre
Hailing Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Screenplay & Story
- William Rose
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The 'Maggie'
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Gaelic
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Mackendrick
William Rose, Alexander Mackendrick
John Addison
Gordon Dines
Peter Tanner
Michael Balcon, Michael Truman
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Mackendrick
Director
Gordon Dines
Director of Photography
William Rose
Screenplay
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Peter Tanner
Editor
Michael Truman
Producer
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 'Maggie'
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What is The 'Maggie' about?
The poor, elderly—and the wily, when it comes to parting those who can afford it from their money—Scottish skipper of a broken-down old 'puffer' boat tricks an American tycoon into paying him to transport his personal cargo. When the tycoon learns of the trick, he attempts to track down the boat and remove his possessions.
Who directed The 'Maggie'?
The 'Maggie' was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Who stars in The 'Maggie'?
The principal cast of The 'Maggie' includes Paul Douglas, Alex Mackenzie, James Copeland, Abe Barker, Tommy Kearins.
When was The 'Maggie' released and how long is it?
The 'Maggie' was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The 'Maggie'?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 'Maggie' was composed by John Addison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 'Maggie'?
The 'Maggie' holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).