Double Bunk
“They Doubled Up And So Will You”
Synopsis
When newly weds Jack and Peggy face eviction, they are tricked into buying a run down houseboat. After rebuilding the engine, they take their friends Sid and Sandra, on a local trip down the river to Folkestone, but somehow they end up in France, and with no fuel and supplies, they resort to desperate actions to get back home.
Top Cast
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Ian Carmichael
Jack Goddard
Janette Scott
Peggy Goddard
Sidney James
Sid Randall
Liz Fraser
Sandra Marsh
Dennis Price
Leonard Watson
Reginald Beckwith
Alfred Harper
Irene Handl
Mrs. Harper
Noel Purcell
O'Malley
Miles Malleson
Rev. Thomas
John Harvey
Johnnie
Terry Scott
2nd River Policeman
Bill Shine
2nd Thames Conservancy Officer
Michael Shepley
Granville-Carter
Toby Perkins
Pukka Type
Jacques Cey
French Official
Hedger Wallace
1st River Policeman
Desmond Roberts
Freighter Captain
Peter Swanwick
Freighter Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- C.M. Pennington-Richards
- Screenplay & Story
- C.M. Pennington-Richards
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- Double Bunk
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- George H. Brown Productions, British Lion Film Corporation, Bryanston Distributing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
C.M. Pennington-Richards
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Stanley Black
John D. Guthridge
Department Leadership Roster
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Screenplay
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Double Bunk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Double Bunk about?
When newly weds Jack and Peggy face eviction, they are tricked into buying a run down houseboat. After rebuilding the engine, they take their friends Sid and Sandra, on a local trip down the river to Folkestone, but somehow they end up in France, and with no fuel and supplies, they resort to desperate actions to get back home.
Who directed Double Bunk?
Double Bunk was directed by C.M. Pennington-Richards.
Who stars in Double Bunk?
The principal cast of Double Bunk includes Ian Carmichael, Janette Scott, Sidney James, Liz Fraser, Dennis Price.
When was Double Bunk released and how long is it?
Double Bunk was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Double Bunk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Double Bunk was composed by Stanley Black.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Double Bunk?
Double Bunk holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).