Once a Jolly Swagman
Synopsis
A factory worker quits his job to become a motorcycle racer.
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Bill Fox
Bonar Colleano
Tommy Possey
Bill Owen
Lag Gibbon
Renée Asherson
Pat
Thora Hird
Ma Fox
James Hayter
Pa Fox
Patric Doonan
Dick
Moira Lister
Dotty Liz
Sidney James
Rowton
Dudley Jones
Taffy
Pauline Jameson
Mrs. Lewis
Cyril Cusack
Duggie
Anthony Oliver
Derek
Russell Waters
Mr. Pusey
Sandra Dorne
Kay Fox
Stuart Lindsell
Mr. Yates
Frederick Knight
Chick
Michael Kent
Solicitor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- William Rose
- Original Score
- Bernard Stevens
- Original Title
- Once a Jolly Swagman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Wessex Film Productions, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Lee
William Rose, Montagu Slater
Bernard Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
William Rose
Screenplay
Jack Lee
Director
Bernard Stevens
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once a Jolly Swagman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once a Jolly Swagman about?
A factory worker quits his job to become a motorcycle racer.
Who directed Once a Jolly Swagman?
Once a Jolly Swagman was directed by Jack Lee.
Who stars in Once a Jolly Swagman?
The principal cast of Once a Jolly Swagman includes Dirk Bogarde, Bonar Colleano, Bill Owen, Renée Asherson, Thora Hird.
When was Once a Jolly Swagman released and how long is it?
Once a Jolly Swagman was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Once a Jolly Swagman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once a Jolly Swagman was composed by Bernard Stevens.
Is Once a Jolly Swagman based on a book or true story?
Once a Jolly Swagman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Montagu Slater".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once a Jolly Swagman?
Once a Jolly Swagman holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).