The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
When Jim Fletcher is told by his firm that his new furniture designs are not in keeping with the firm's image he threatens to resign, and decides to uproot his family and emigrate to Australia - but his problems are only just beginning.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- William RoseScreenplay
- Michael TrumanDirector
Cast
- Jack HawkinsJim Fletcher
- Margaret JohnstonHelen Fletcher
- June ThorburnPeggy Fletcher
- Roland CulverReg Fairbright
- John FraserRichard Kenyon
- James HayterKimball
- Alison LeggattAlice Fairbright
- Margaret HalstanMrs Pritchett
- Henry B. LonghurstMr Pritchett
- Basil DignamStevens
- Bessie LoveMrs Baxter
- Liz FraserGirl on the Bridge
Stills
Themes
catemigrationealingquitting a job