The Night My Number Came Up (1955)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 34min
- Drama, Fantasy
- 19 Dec 1955 (USA)
- Movie
On a routine flight from Hong Kong to Japan, a British military transport aircraft's fate may or may not depend on a prophetic nightmare.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 4 BAFTA Film Awards.
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Cast verified as complete
| Michael Redgrave | ... |
Air Marshal Hardie
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| Sheila Sim | ... |
Mary Campbell
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| Alexander Knox | ... |
Owen Robertson
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| Denholm Elliott | ... |
Fl. Lt. McKenzie
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| Ursula Jeans | ... |
Mrs. Robertson
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| Ralph Truman | ... |
Wainwright
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| Michael Hordern | ... |
Lindsay
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| Nigel Stock | ... |
The Pilot
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| Bill Kerr | ... |
The Soldier
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| Alfie Bass | ... |
The Soldier
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| George Rose | ... |
Bennett
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| Victor Maddern | ... |
The Engineer
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David Orr | ... |
The Co-Pilot
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David Yates | ... |
The Navigator
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Doreen Aris | ... |
Miss Robertson
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| Richard Davies | ... |
Wireless Operator
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| Charles Perry | ... |
Kent
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Geoffrey Tyrrell | ... |
Bennett's Secretary
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| Hugh Moxey | ... |
The Wing Commander
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| Nicholas Stuart | ... |
The Commandant
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John Fabian | ... |
Traffic Controller
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| Percy Herbert | ... |
R.E.M.E. Sergeant
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| Robert Bruce | ... |
R.A.F. Sergeant
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Philip Vickers | ... |
American Radio Operator
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Graham Ashley | ... |
Duty Sergeant (uncredited)
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Pat Hagan | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Patrick Halpin | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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| Victor Harrington | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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| Stratford Johns | ... |
Sergeant (uncredited)
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Frank Maher | ... |
American Serviceman (uncredited)
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Yah Ming | ... |
Barman (uncredited)
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| Alan Webb | ... |
Governor (uncredited)
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Johnny Wyne | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Leslie Norman | ||
Written by
| Victor Goddard | ... | (based on a story by) |
| R.C. Sherriff | ... | (screenplay) |
| Victor Goddard | ... | (article) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Michael Balcon | ... | producer |
| Thomas N. Morahan | ... | associate producer (as Tom Morahan) |
Music by
| Malcolm Arnold | ||
Cinematography by
| Lionel Banes | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Tanner | ||
Editorial Department
| Harry Aldous | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Rusty Coppleman | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Jim Morahan | ||
Makeup Department
| Alex Garfath | ... | makeup artist (as Alec Garfath) |
Production Management
| Hal Mason | ... | production supervisor |
| Norman Priggen | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tom Pevsner | ... | assistant director |
| Peter Honri | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| John Meadows | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| W. Simpson Robinson | ... | scenic artist |
| David Butcher | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Norman Dorme | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Tony Rimmington | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Jack Shampan | ... | chief draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Len Wills | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Stephen Dalby | ... | sound supervisor |
| Gordon Stone | ... | sound editor |
| Leo Wilkins | ... | recordist |
| Robin Clegg | ... | boom assistant (uncredited) |
| Robert R. Healy | ... | dubbing crew (uncredited) |
| Derek McColm | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| Ray Palmer | ... | dubbing crew (uncredited) |
| Eric Stockl | ... | dubbing crew (uncredited) |
| Cyril Swern | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Sydney Pearson | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Geoffrey Dickinson | ... | special processes |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jeff Seaholme | ... | camera operator |
| Roy Gough | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Michael Shepherd | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Hugh Wilson | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anthony Mendleson | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Dock Mathieson | ... | conductor |
| London Symphony Orchestra | ... | orchestra (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Felicia Manheim | ... | continuity |
| Paddy Girdlestone | ... | continuity (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1955) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as General Film Distributors Limited) (released through)
- Continental Distributing (1955) (United States) (theatrical)
- J. Arthur Rank Film (1955) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- J. Arthur Rank Films (1955) (Canada) (theatrical)
- J.Arthur Rank-Film (1955) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Rank Film (1955) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors Holland (1956) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors of Belgium (1956) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1955) (Norway) (theatrical)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Kino Lorber Studio Classics (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Royal Air Force (RAF) (the producers gratefully acknowledge the co-operation and facilities provided by, in Great Britain and Hong King)
- The Air Ministry (the producers gratefully acknowledge the co-operation and facilities provided by, in Great Britain and Hong Kong)
- The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) (music played by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
At a fashionable dinner party in Hong Kong, a Naval officer is coaxed into revealing details of a dream in which eight people take off from Bangkok, Thailand in a Dakota bound for Tokyo, Japan and crash in the Japanese mountains. Amongst those listening is Air Marshal Hardie (Sir Michael Redgrave), who is due to fly to Tokyo the next day. Hardie initially dismisses the dream because he is scheduled to fly out in a Liberator, but as Hardie arrives at the airport, he discovers that the Liberator has developed mechanical problems and has been replaced by a Dakota. When, just before the flight is due to depart, two soldiers board the plane making a complement of eight, Hardie fears that the dream may be coming true, and he is destined to die.
Written by Dave Jenkins |
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| Taglines | 12 Men and a Girl Re-Living a Dream That Fortold Disaster See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The script is based on a personal account by Sir Victor Goddard. See more » |
| Goofs | Clearly, different cockpits were used in different shots. The altimeter keeps switching back and forth between two quite different designs and layouts. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Jazz Quickstep See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits, prior to film title: There were 8 passengers 5 crew See more » |
| Quotes |
Mary Campbell:
Anyone with sense has doubts. See more » |