The Big Job
“Carry On Robbing!”
Synopsis
A gang of hapless crooks, led by Sidney James, successfully perpetrate a robbery only to be caught after the fact. Fifteen years later they emerge from prison intent on retrieving their stolen loot - and discover a police station has been built over its hiding place.
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Sidney James
George Brain
Sylvia Syms
Myrtle Robbins
Dick Emery
Frederick 'Booky' Binns
Joan Sims
Mildred Gamely
Lance Percival
Timothy 'Dipper' Day
Jim Dale
Harold
Edina Ronay
Sally Gamely
Deryck Guyler
Police Sergeant
Reginald Beckwith
Register Office Official
Brian Rawlinson
Henry Blobbitt
David Horne
Judge
Frank Forsyth
Bank Cashier
Frank Thornton
Bank Official
Wanda Ventham
Dot Franklin
Michael Ward
Undertaker
Peter Jesson
Ernest
Michael Graham
Boy on Bench
Penelope Lee
Girl on Bench
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Talbot Rothwell, John Antrobus
- Original Score
- Eric Rogers
- Original Title
- The Big Job
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Peter Rogers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Thomas
Talbot Rothwell, John Antrobus
Eric Rogers
Rod Nelson-Keys
Peter Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Talbot Rothwell
Writer
Gerald Thomas
Director
Rod Nelson-Keys
Editor
Peter Rogers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Job
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What is The Big Job about?
A gang of hapless crooks, led by Sidney James, successfully perpetrate a robbery only to be caught after the fact. Fifteen years later they emerge from prison intent on retrieving their stolen loot - and discover a police station has been built over its hiding place.
Who directed The Big Job?
The Big Job was directed by Gerald Thomas.
Who stars in The Big Job?
The principal cast of The Big Job includes Sidney James, Sylvia Syms, Dick Emery, Joan Sims, Lance Percival.
When was The Big Job released and how long is it?
The Big Job was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Job?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Job was composed by Eric Rogers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Job?
The Big Job holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).