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The Amorous Mr. Prawn (1962)
The Amorous Prawn (original title)

89 min  -  Comedy  -   26 November 1962 (UK)
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General and Lady Fitzadam live at a remote army outpost in Scotland, their last assignment before the General retires... See full summary »

Director:

Anthony Kimmins

Writers:

Anthony Kimmins (screenplay), Nicholas Phipps (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ian Carmichael Ian Carmichael ...
Cpl. Sidney Green
Joan Greenwood Joan Greenwood ...
Lady Dodo Fitzadam
Cecil Parker Cecil Parker ...
Gen. Sir Hamish Fitzadam
Dennis Price Dennis Price ...
Prawn (Mr. Vernon)
Robert Beatty Robert Beatty ...
Larry Hoffman
Liz Fraser Liz Fraser ...
Pvt. Suzie Tidmarsh
Finlay Currie Finlay Currie ...
Lochaye
Robert Nichols Robert Nichols ...
Sam Goulansky
Bridget Armstrong Bridget Armstrong ...
Pvt. Biddy O'Hara
Harry Locke Harry Locke ...
Albert Huggin
Derek Nimmo Derek Nimmo ...
Pvt. Willie Maltravers
Roddy McMillan Roddy McMillan ...
Pvt. McTavish
Sandra Dorne Sandra Dorne ...
Busty Babs
Michael Ripper Michael Ripper ...
Angus
Roberta Desti Roberta Desti ...
Jeweller's Assistant
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Storyline

General and Lady Fitzadam live at a remote army outpost in Scotland, their last assignment before the General retires. The General is sent abroad and in his absence, Lady Fitzadam decides to convert their spacious estate into a fishing resort for American tourists. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>  

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Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Gli ospiti di mia moglie See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Covent Garden Films Ltd. See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)
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Trivia

The alternative title "The Playgirl and the War Minister" was a contrived attempt to cash in on the Profumo political scandal, although the film has nothing to do with contemporary events. See more »