Johnny Frenchman
Synopsis
The fisherman from a Cornish village have a friendly rivalry with the fishermen (and one formidable woman) from a French port. Then war comes and they must all rethink their petty differences.
Top Cast
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Françoise Rosay
Lanec Florrie
Tom Walls
Net Pomeroy
Patricia Roc
Sue Pomeroy
Ralph Michael
Bob Tremayne
Paul Dupuis
Yan Kervarec
Frederick Piper
Zacky Penrose
Arthur Hambling
Steven Matthews
Richard George
Charlie West
Bill Blewitt
Dick Trewhiddle
James Harcourt
Joe Pender
Richard Harrison
Tim Bassett
Stan Paskin
Sam Olds
James Knight
Tom Hocking
Leslie Harcourt
Jack Nicholas
John Stone
Sam Harvey
George Hirste
Dave Pascoe
Carol O'Connor
Mr. Harper
Franklyn Bennett
Sergeant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Screenplay & Story
- T. E. B. Clarke
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- Johnny Frenchman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Frend
T. E. B. Clarke
Clifton Parker
Roy Kellino
Michael Truman
Michael Balcon, S.C. Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
T. E. B. Clarke
Writer
Charles Frend
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
Clifton Parker
Original Music Composer
S.C. Balcon
Producer
Roy Kellino
Director of Photography
Michael Truman
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnny Frenchman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Johnny Frenchman about?
The fisherman from a Cornish village have a friendly rivalry with the fishermen (and one formidable woman) from a French port. Then war comes and they must all rethink their petty differences.
Who directed Johnny Frenchman?
Johnny Frenchman was directed by Charles Frend.
Who stars in Johnny Frenchman?
The principal cast of Johnny Frenchman includes Françoise Rosay, Tom Walls, Patricia Roc, Ralph Michael, Paul Dupuis.
When was Johnny Frenchman released and how long is it?
Johnny Frenchman was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Johnny Frenchman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Johnny Frenchman was composed by Clifton Parker.