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Man in a Cocked Hat (1959)
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (original title)

88 min  -  Comedy  -   11 April 1960 (Sweden)
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Great Britain has had an international agreement for the last 50 years with a small pacific island.... See full summary »

Directors:

Roy Boulting, Jeffrey Dell

Writers:

Jeffrey Dell (original story), Roy Boulting (original story), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers and Luciana Paluzzi
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Terry-Thomas Terry-Thomas ...
Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne
Peter Sellers ...
Señor Amphibulos - the prime minister
Luciana Paluzzi ...
Her Serene Highness Princess Ilyena (as Luciana Paoluzzi)
Ian Bannen ...
Young King Loris
Thorley Walters Thorley Walters ...
Colonel Bellingham of the Bays
Raymond Huntley Raymond Huntley ...
Foreign Secretary Tufton Slade
Miles Malleson Miles Malleson ...
Resident Advisor Davidson
John Le Mesurier John Le Mesurier ...
Grand Duke Alexis
Marie Lohr Marie Lohr ...
Lady Carlton-Browne
Kynaston Reeves Kynaston Reeves ...
Sir Arthur Carlton-Browne
Ronald Adam Ronald Adam ...
Sir John Farthing
John Van Eyssen John Van Eyssen ...
Hewitt
Nicholas Parsons Nicholas Parsons ...
Rodgers
Irene Handl Irene Handl ...
Mrs. Carter
Harry Locke Harry Locke ...
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Storyline

Great Britain has had an international agreement for the last 50 years with a small pacific island. It has been ignored until the death of their king brings it to the attention of the Foreign Office in Whitehall. They decide to send Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne to re-establish friendly relations. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>  

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King | Foreign Office | Island | Princess | British Colonial  | See more »

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Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Ausgerechnet Charlie Brown See more »

Filming Locations:

Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Charter Film Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The tune played by the marching band during the welcoming parade was used extensively in the classic BBC radio comedy, The Goon Show, which also starred Peter Sellers. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Casino Royale (1967) See more »