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Clockwise (1986)

PG  96 min  -  Comedy   -  10 October 1986 (USA)
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An uncompromising British school headmaster finds himself beset by one thing going wrong after another.

Writer:

Michael Frayn (original screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Cleese ...
Penny Leatherbarrow Penny Leatherbarrow ...
Woman Teacher
Howard Lloyd-Lewis Howard Lloyd-Lewis ...
Ted
Jonathan Bowater Jonathan Bowater ...
Clint
Stephen Moore Stephen Moore ...
Mr. Jolly
Alison Steadman Alison Steadman ...
Gwenda Stimpson
Mark Bunting Mark Bunting ...
Studious Boy
Robert Wilkinson Robert Wilkinson ...
Streaker
John Bardon John Bardon ...
Ticket Collector
Mark Burdis Mark Burdis ...
Glen Scully
Nadia Sawalha Nadia Sawalha ...
Mandy Kostakis (as Nadia Carina)
Dickie Arnold Dickie Arnold ...
Man at Station
Angus MacKay Angus MacKay ...
First Class Passenger
Peter Needham Peter Needham ...
Porter
Peter Lorenzelli Peter Lorenzelli ...
Taxi Driver
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Storyline

Brian Stimpson is the headmaster of a comprehensive (high) school in England. He sets himself, his staff and pupils very high standards. On the way to a conference at which he is to talk, all manner of disasters strike. Written by Rob Hartill  

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Plot Keywords:

Headmaster | School | England | Farce | Bathtub  | See more »

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If you've ever been late... you'll know what this film is all about!

Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Óraműpontossággal See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$1,476,356 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The school where Stimpson is headmaster is named after Thomas Tompion (1639-1713), a famous clockmaker regarded as the father of English clockmaking. He constructed some of the first spring-balanced watches, and a selection of the timepieces he made are still operational today. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The headrests in Gwenda's car disappear then reappear between shots as she is leaving the railway station. See more »

Quotes

Brian Stimpson: My office - 9:20 - Executions!
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Connections

Referenced in Verity Lambert: Drama Queen (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"He Who Would Valiant Be"
(uncredited)
Written by John Bunyan, modified by Percy Dearmer See more »