Carry On Admiral
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Synopsis
Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a Parliamentary Secretary, and the other is the captain of a ship. The former's lack of sea knowledge causes several catastrophes, including torpedoing the First Lord of The Admiralty. The grass is always greener.... In this British comedy, two drunken comrades find out the truth of that saying when they decide to trade places for a while. One of the boozers is a public relations man who knows nothing about sailing, while the other is a captain for the Royal Navy. Comic mayhem ensues as the hapless "captain" tries to run his ship and follow orders.
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David Tomlinson
Tom Baker
Peggy Cummins
Susan Lashwood
Brian Reece
Lieutenant Commander Peter Fraser
Eunice Gayson
Jane Godfrey
A.E. Matthews
Admiral Sir Maximillian Godfrey, K.C.B.
Joan Sims
Mary
Lionel Murton
Psychiatrist
Reginald Beckwith
Receptionist
Desmond Walter-Ellis
Flag Lieutenant Willy Oughton-Formby
Ronald Shiner
Salty Simpson
Peter Coke
Lieutenant Lashwood
Derek Blomfield
Sub-Lieutenant Dobson
Tom Gill
Petty Officer
Howard Williams
Sub-Lieutenant
Joan Hickson
Mother
Toke Townley
Steward
Arthur Lovegrove
Orderly
Ronald Adam
First Sea Lord
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Guest
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Carry On Admiral
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- George Minter Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Val Guest
Philip Green
John Pomeroy
Department Leadership Roster
Val Guest
Director
Val Guest
Screenplay
John Pomeroy
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carry On Admiral
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What is Carry On Admiral about?
Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a Parliamentary Secretary, and the other is the captain of a ship. The former's lack of sea knowledge causes several catastrophes, including torpedoing the First Lord of The Admiralty. The grass is always greener.... In this British comedy, two drunken comrades find out the truth of that saying when they decide to trade places for a while. One of the boozers is a public relations man who knows nothing about sailing, while the other is a captain for the Royal Navy. Comic mayhem ensues as the hapless "captain" tries to run his ship and follow orders.
Who directed Carry On Admiral?
Carry On Admiral was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in Carry On Admiral?
The principal cast of Carry On Admiral includes David Tomlinson, Peggy Cummins, Brian Reece, Eunice Gayson, A.E. Matthews.
When was Carry On Admiral released and how long is it?
Carry On Admiral was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Carry On Admiral?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carry On Admiral was composed by Philip Green.