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The Great McGonagall (1974)

PG 95 min  -  Biography | Comedy  -   1974 (UK)
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William Topaz McGonagall, the world's greateset poet. Unfortunately the whole of the rest of the world disagreed. His talent made him a sort of Victorian Chris Evans but without the cash.

Director:

Joseph McGrath

Writers:

Joseph McGrath, Spike Milligan

Stars:

Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Julia Foster
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Cast

Credited cast:
Spike Milligan Spike Milligan ...
William McGonagall
Peter Sellers ...
Julia Foster Julia Foster ...
Mrs. McGonagall
John Bluthal John Bluthal ...
Mr. Giles / MacDuff / Hercules Paint / British Soldier / Policeman / McLain / Sheriff / Judge
Victor Spinetti Victor Spinetti ...
Mr. Stewart / Second-Lieutenant Rotlo / Supposed John Brown / Gentleman / Revolutionary / Cardinal / Policeman
Valentine Dyall Valentine Dyall ...
Army Sergeant / Lord Tennyson / Doctor / Native Messenger / Policeman / Fop
Julian Chagrin Julian Chagrin ...
Prince Albert / Rev. Gilfillan / Publican / Balmoral Policeman / Stagehand / Ruffian / Mr Stewart's Assistant / British Soldier / Fop
Clifton Jones Clifton Jones ...
King Theebaw / Policeman / Clerk of the Court / Mr Stewart's Assistant / Zulu Chief / Ruffian / Fop
Charlie Young Atom Charlie Young Atom ...
Postman / Policeman / Sleeper in the Snow / Theatre Announcer / Drinker (as Charlie Atom)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Luie Caballero Luie Caballero ...
Man with parrot
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Storyline

The tale of an unemployed Scotsman, William McGonagall whose ambition was to become England's Poet Laureate. One minor drawback is that his poetry is terrible. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>  

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Poet | Independent Film | Character Name In Title

Genres:

Biography | Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El gran McGonagall See more »

Filming Locations:

Wilton's Music Hall, Grace's Alley, Ensign Street, Whitechapel, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Darlton, Oppidan Film Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)
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Trivia

The title is a reference to the character played by W.C. Fields in The Old Fashioned Way. See more »

Quotes

William McGonagall: But for my age I too would have joined your army.
Queen Victoria: Oh come now, Mr McGonagall. You're only 45.
William McGonagall: Aye, that's my age but I do not...
Queen Victoria: Oh come now, join up. Join up and travel to distant and exotic places. Meet interesting and exciting people, and then kill them.
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"Show Biz"
Written by Joan Shakespeare See more »