The Wrong Box
Synopsis
In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so.
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The Wrong Box (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-01
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John Mills
Masterman Finsbury
Ralph Richardson
Joseph Finsbury
Michael Caine
Michael Hubert Gregory Finsbury
Peter Cook
Morris Finsbury
Dudley Moore
John Finsbury
Nanette Newman
Julia Finsbury
Tony Hancock
Detective
Peter Sellers
Doctor Pratt
Cicely Courtneidge
Major Martha
Wilfrid Lawson
Peacock
Thorley Walters
Patience
Gerald Sim
1st Undertaker
Peter Graves
Military Officer
Irene Handl
Mrs. Hackett
Norman Bird
Clergyman
John Le Mesurier
Doctor Slattery
Hilton Edwards
Lawyer
Norman Rossington
1st Rough
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Screenplay & Story
- Lloyd Osbourne, Larry Gelbart, Burt Shevelove, Robert Louis Stevenson
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- The Wrong Box
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Salamander Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Forbes
Lloyd Osbourne, Larry Gelbart, Burt Shevelove, Robert Louis Stevenson
John Barry
Gerry Turpin
Alan Osbiston
Bryan Forbes
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Forbes
Director
Larry Gelbart
Writer
Burt Shevelove
Writer
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Gerry Turpin
Director of Photography
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Alan Osbiston
Editor
Bryan Forbes
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrong Box
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What is The Wrong Box about?
In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so.
Who directed The Wrong Box?
The Wrong Box was directed by Bryan Forbes.
Who stars in The Wrong Box?
The principal cast of The Wrong Box includes John Mills, Ralph Richardson, Michael Caine, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore.
When was The Wrong Box released and how long is it?
The Wrong Box was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wrong Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wrong Box was composed by John Barry.
Is The Wrong Box based on a book or true story?
The Wrong Box is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lloyd Osbourne", Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrong Box?
The Wrong Box holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).