On the Double
“You'll double up laughing when you see Mr. Fun On The Run!”
Synopsis
American GI Ernie Williams, admittedly weak-kneed, has an uncanny resemblance to British Colonel MacKenzie. Williams, also a master of imitation and disguise, is asked to impersonate the Colonel, ostensibly to allow the Colonel to make a secret trip East. What Williams is not told is that the Colonel has recently been a target of assassins. After the Colonel's plane goes down, the plan changes and Williams maintains the disguise to confuse the Nazis about D-Day.
Top Cast
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Danny Kaye
Ernie Williams
Dana Wynter
Margaret MacKenzie-Smith
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Colonel Somerset
Margaret Rutherford
Lady Vivian
Diana Dors
Bridget Stanhope
Allan Cuthbertson
Captain Patterson
Jesse White
Joseph Praeger
Gregory Walcott
Rock Houston
Terence de Marney
Colin Twickenham
Rex Evans
Carleton Brown Wiffingham
Rudolph Anders
Oberkommandant
Edgar Barrier
Blankmeister
Pamela Light
Mrs. Somerset
Ben Astar
General Zlinkov
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville Shavelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- On the Double
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Dena Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville Shavelson
Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose
Leith Stevens
Harry Stradling Sr.
Frank Bracht
Jack Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Melville Shavelson
Director
Jack Rose
Producer
Frank Bracht
Editor
Melville Shavelson
Writer
Jack Rose
Writer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On the Double.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Double
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Double about?
American GI Ernie Williams, admittedly weak-kneed, has an uncanny resemblance to British Colonel MacKenzie. Williams, also a master of imitation and disguise, is asked to impersonate the Colonel, ostensibly to allow the Colonel to make a secret trip East. What Williams is not told is that the Colonel has recently been a target of assassins. After the Colonel's plane goes down, the plan changes and Williams maintains the disguise to confuse the Nazis about D-Day.
Who directed On the Double?
On the Double was directed by Melville Shavelson.
Who stars in On the Double?
The principal cast of On the Double includes Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford, Diana Dors.
When was On the Double released and how long is it?
On the Double was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Double?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Double was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Double?
On the Double holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).