The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Chaos ensues when a bunch of misfits man a British searchlight battery during World War II.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Vernon HarrisScreenplay
- Douglas GamleyOriginal Music Composer
- Lewis GilbertDirector
Cast
- Ian CarmichaelLt. Ogleby
- Tommy SteeleEric McCaffey
- Benny HillSyd McCaffey
- Sydney TaflerTed Green
- Johnny BriggsLeslie 'Smithy' Smith
- Victor MaddernLance Bombardier Tomlinson
- Dick EmeryHarry - Driver
- Harry LockeRoland Kenyon
- Sheila HancockTheatre Act
- Cardew RobinsonCompere
- Fred GriffithsMr Jennings
- Cyril Smith'Spinner' Rice
Stills
Themes
world war iibritish army