Man in a Cocked Hat (1959)
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (original title)Reference View | Change View
- TV-PG
- 1h 28min
- Comedy
- 11 Apr 1960 (Sweden)
- Movie
A former British colony in dire need of economic aid tries to play the British against the Soviets in an attempt to secure economic aid from either side in return for political loyalty.
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| Terry-Thomas | ... |
Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne
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| Peter Sellers | ... |
Señar Amphibulos Prime Minister of Gaillardia
(as Señar Peter Sellers)
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| Luciana Paluzzi | ... |
Her Serene Highness Princess Ilyena
(as Luciana Paoluzzi)
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| Ian Bannen | ... |
The Young King
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| Thorley Walters | ... |
Colonel Bellingham of the Bays
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| Raymond Huntley | ... |
Foreign Secretary
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| Miles Malleson | ... |
Resident Advisor
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| John Le Mesurier | ... |
Grand Duke Alexis
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| Marie Lohr | ... |
Lady Carlton-Browne
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Kynaston Reeves | ... |
Sir Arthur Carlton-Browne
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| Ronald Adam | ... |
Sir John Farthing
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John Van Eyssen | ... |
Hewitt
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| Nicholas Parsons | ... |
Rodgers
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| Irene Handl | ... |
Mrs. Carter
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Harry Locke | ... |
Commentator
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| Basil Dignam | ... |
Security Officer
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| Sam Kydd | ... |
Signaller
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| Robert Bruce | ... |
Major in Commandos
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John Glyn-Jones | ... |
Newsreel Interviewer
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| Marianne Stone | ... |
Woman in Cinema
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Katherine Keeton | ... |
Dancer
(as Kathryn Keeton)
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Margaret Lacey | ... |
Onlooker
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Robert S. Young | ... |
Archivist
(as Robert Young)
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Bruno Barnabe | ... |
Maître d' (uncredited)
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Max Brimmell | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Nicholas Bruce | ... |
King Loris' Equerry (uncredited)
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| Andre Charisse | ... |
Russian Minister (uncredited)
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Alexis Chesnakov | ... |
First Russian Scientist (uncredited)
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| Anthony Chinn | ... |
Dignitary at Royal Pageant (uncredited)
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| Maurice Colbourne | ... |
First Official (uncredited)
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Fiona Davie | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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John Drake | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| James Dyrenforth | ... |
Admiral (uncredited)
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Mario Fabrizi | ... |
Deputy Minister (uncredited)
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Rex Garner | ... |
Hotel Porter Removing Flowers (uncredited)
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| Kenneth Griffith | ... |
Griffths (uncredited)
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George Holdcroft | ... |
Security Man at Ministry (uncredited)
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Julie Hopkins | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Harold Kasket | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Kaplan Kaye | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Dan Lester | ... |
US Delegate at UN Conference (uncredited)
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Fred Machon | ... |
Delegate at UN Conference (uncredited)
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| Marne Maitland | ... |
Archipolagos (uncredited)
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Alf Mangan | ... |
Delegate (uncredited)
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Mark Mileham | ... |
Child (uncredited)
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Patrick Mynhardt | ... |
British Soldier (uncredited)
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Michael Partridge | ... |
Commandos Captain (uncredited)
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John Payne | ... |
Junior Official (uncredited)
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Anthony Pendrell | ... |
Official (uncredited)
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Frank Phillips | ... |
BBC Newsreader (uncredited)
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Geremy Phillips | ... |
Italian Guard (uncredited)
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Bill Rayment | ... |
Second Russian Scientist (uncredited)
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Tony Spears | ... |
Delegate at UN Conference (uncredited)
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| Guy Standeven | ... |
Civil Servant (uncredited)
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| Austin Trevor | ... |
Secretary General (uncredited)
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Jim Tyson | ... |
US Delegate at UN Conference (uncredited)
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James Ure | ... |
Delegate at UN Conference (uncredited)
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Michael Ward | ... |
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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| Ian Wilson | ... |
Onlooker (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roy Boulting | ||
| Jeffrey Dell | ||
Written by
| Jeffrey Dell | ... | (original story) and |
| Roy Boulting | ... | (original story) |
| Jeffrey Dell | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Roy Boulting | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| John Boulting | ... | producer |
| Roy Boulting | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| John Addison | ||
Cinematography by
| Mutz Greenbaum | ... | director of photography (as Max Greene) |
Editing by
| Anthony Harvey | ||
Editorial Department
| John Poyner | ... | assistant editor |
| Geoff R. Brown | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Albert Witherick | ||
Makeup Department
| Bobbie Smith | ... | hairdresser |
| Freddie Williamson | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Henry Passmore | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philip Shipway | ... | assistant director |
| Stuart Freeman | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Denis Johnson Jr. | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Red Law | ... | dubbing recordist |
| Jim Shields | ... | dubbing editor (as James Shields) |
| George Stephenson | ... | sound recordist (as George Stevenson) |
Visual Effects by
| Bob Cuff | ... | matte painter (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Allwork | ... | camera assistant |
| Ray Sturgess | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| John McCorry | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as John McCorrie) |
Music Department
| John Addison | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Cole | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Theo Richmond | ... | publicity director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- British Lion Film Corporation (1959) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Films (1959) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1959) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1960) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1960) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Showcorporation (1960) (United States) (theatrical)
- Suomi-Filmi (1961) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- 9Gem (2024) (Australia) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Westrex Recording System (sound recording system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | It's the ROAR to end WAR. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the montage of newspaper headlines that follows the death of the king and his heir the Pravda headline translates as "Labor of the Heroic Millions." See more » |
| Goofs | It does seem odd that a British European Airways helicopter should land on a Pacific island. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Terry-Thomas (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Eton Boating Song See more » |
| Crazy Credits | "The producers gratefully acknowledge the co-operation and assistance of the Government and Inhabitants of the Island of Gaillardia, Shepperton, Middlesex, England." See more » |
| Quotes |
Señar Amphibulos Prime Minister of Gaillardia:
[after Carlton-Browne takes a sip]
No. No. You must drink in one. Otherwise you will get a bit - you know? Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne: Delicious! Señar Amphibulos Prime Minister of Gaillardia: Yes. Yes. Is called "Gruzanios". Not a drop is drunk until it is three weeks old. And now we will have the musica! See more » |