Watch Your Stern
“Watch Your Head - you'll laugh it off!”
Synopsis
When the details of a secret torpedo are destroyed by an incompetent seaman, the crew of the ship rally round, when the Admiral needs the plans to show to a visiting scientist.
Top Cast
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Kenneth Connor
Ordinary Seaman Blissworth
Eric Barker
Capt. David Foster
Leslie Phillips
Lt. Cmdr. Bill Fanshawe
Joan Sims
Ann Foster
Noel Purcell
Adm. Sir Humphrey Pettigrew
Hattie Jacques
Agatha Potter
Spike Milligan
Ranjid - Civilian electrician #1
Eric Sykes
Civilian electrician #2
Sidney James
Chief Petty Officer Mundy
David Lodge
Security sergeant
Victor Maddern
Sailor fishing for bike
Ed Devereaux
Cmdr. Phillips
Robin Ray
Flag lieutenant
George Street
Second Security Guard
Peter Howell
Admiral's secretary
Peter Byrne
Sailor
Arch Taylor
Coxswain
Michael Brennan
Security Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Couttie, Alan Hackney, Vivian Cox
- Original Title
- Watch Your Stern
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Peter Rogers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Thomas
Earle Couttie, Alan Hackney, Vivian Cox
Peter Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Thomas
Director
Earle Couttie
Writer
Alan Hackney
Writer
Vivian Cox
Writer
Peter Rogers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watch Your Stern
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What is Watch Your Stern about?
When the details of a secret torpedo are destroyed by an incompetent seaman, the crew of the ship rally round, when the Admiral needs the plans to show to a visiting scientist.
Who directed Watch Your Stern?
Watch Your Stern was directed by Gerald Thomas.
Who stars in Watch Your Stern?
The principal cast of Watch Your Stern includes Kenneth Connor, Eric Barker, Leslie Phillips, Joan Sims, Noel Purcell.
When was Watch Your Stern released and how long is it?
Watch Your Stern was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Watch Your Stern?
Watch Your Stern holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).