One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (1975)
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- G
- 1h 34min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 09 Jul 1975 (USA)
- Movie
A suspected Western spy steals a secret microfilm from China and hides it in the skeleton of a museum dinosaur, prompting a frantic search for it by various interested parties.
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Cast
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Derek Nimmo | ... |
Lord Southmere
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| Hugh Burden | ... |
Haines
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| Bernard Bresslaw | ... |
Fan Choy
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| Helen Hayes | ... |
Hettie
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| Joan Sims | ... |
Emily
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| Deryck Guyler | ... |
Harris
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| Peter Ustinov | ... |
Hnup Wan
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| Clive Revill | ... |
Quon
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Molly Weir | ... |
Scots Nanny
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Andrew Dove | ... |
Lord Castleberry
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Max Harris | ... |
Truscott
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| Max Wall | ... |
Juggler
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Natasha Pyne | ... |
Susan
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| Joss Ackland | ... |
B.J. Spence
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Arthur Howard | ... |
Thumley
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| Roy Kinnear | ... |
Superintendent Grubbs
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Leonard Trolley | ... |
Inspector Eppers
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Joe Ritchie | ... |
Cabbie
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| Percy Herbert | ... |
Mr. Gibbons
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| Joan Hickson | ... |
Mrs. Gibbons
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| John Laurie | ... |
Jock
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| Angus Lennie | ... |
Hamish
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| Jon Pertwee | ... |
Colonel
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| Kathleen Byron | ... |
Colonel's Wife
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Lucy Griffiths | ... |
Amelia
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Aimée Delamain | ... |
Millicent
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| John Bardon | ... |
Bookmaker
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| Jane Lapotaire | ... |
Miss Prescott
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| Richard Pearson | ... |
Sir Geoffrey
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| Michael Elwyn | ... |
Haycock
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| Anthony Sharp | ... |
Home Secretary
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Wensley Pithey | ... |
Bromley
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| Frank Williams | ... |
Dr. Freemo
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| Peter Madden | ... |
Sanders
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| Erik Chitty | ... |
Museum Guard
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| Amanda Barrie | ... |
Mrs. B.J. Spence
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Dave Cooper | ... |
Henchman (uncredited)
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Chick Fowles | ... |
Curator (uncredited)
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| Victor Harrington | ... |
MP (uncredited)
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| Alan Harris | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Arthur Hewlett | ... |
Old Gatekeeper (uncredited)
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| Frederick Jaeger | ... |
German Radio Newcaster (uncredited)
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| Kristopher Kum | ... |
Henchman (uncredited)
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Monique Potter | ... |
Little Girl (uncredited)
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| Joan Sanderson | ... |
1st Park Nanny (uncredited)
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| Patsy Smart | ... |
Old Maid (uncredited)
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| Robert Stevenson | ... |
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Vincent Wong | ... |
Fake Chauffeur (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Shoe Shine Man (At Station) (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Stevenson | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Bill Walsh | ... | (screenplay) |
| David Forrest | ... | (novel "The Great Dinosaur Robbery") |
Produced by
| Hugh Attwooll | ... | associate producer |
| Bill Walsh | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Ron Goodwin | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| Paul Beeson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Boita | ||
Editorial Department
| William Parnell | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Maude Spector | ||
Art Direction by
| Michael Stringer | ||
Costume Design by
| Anthony Mendleson | ||
Makeup Department
| Betty Glasow | ... | hairdresser |
| Freddie Williamson | ... | makeup artist (as Freddy Williamson) |
| Robin Grantham | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Eric Rattray | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Andy Armstrong | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Dickie Bamber | ... | assistant director |
| Terence A. Clegg | ... | assistant director (as Terry Clegg) |
| Anthony Squire | ... | second unit director |
| Dickie Bamber | ... | first assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Art Department
| George Richardson | ... | assistant art director |
| Hugh Scaife | ... | set dresser |
| Gus Walker | ... | construction manager |
| Alan Cassie | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Cliff Robinson | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ken Barker | ... | sound recordist |
| Peter Best | ... | sound editor |
| Danny Daniel | ... | sound recordist |
| Mike DeBonis | ... | audio description narrator (uncredited) |
| Jack Gardner | ... | assistant dubbing editor (uncredited) |
| Graham V. Hartstone | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Otto Snel | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Brian Warner | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Cliff Culley | ... | special processes |
| John Stears | ... | special photographic effects |
Stunts
| Bob Anderson | ... | stunt arranger |
| Peter Diamond | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Roberta Gibbs | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Nick Hobbs | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Wally Byatt | ... | camera operator (as Walter Byatt) |
| Godfrey A. Godar | ... | camera operator (as Godfrey Godar) |
| H.A.R. Thomson | ... | photography: second unit |
Location Management
| John Southwood | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ron Goodwin | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Tilly Day | ... | continuity |
| Georgiana Hamilton | ... | continuity (as Georgina Hamilton) |
Additional Crew
| Ted Berman | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Coote | ... | production runner (uncredited) |
| Robin Demetriou | ... | cast and crew chef (uncredited) |
| Christopher Newman | ... | production runner (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista Distribution Company (1975) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc.)
- Walt Disney Company (1975) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1975) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Triangel Produksjon A/S (1977) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International Mexico (1977) (Mexico) (theatrical) (as Walt Disney)
- Rank Video Library (1982) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (distribution for Walt Disney Home Video)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1982) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Rental Only)
- Walt Disney Home Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Disney DVD (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Disney DVD (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Netflix (2017) (Netherlands) (video) (VOD)
- Walt Disney Home Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Technicolor (color)
- Anvil Studios (music recording)
- Elstree Film & Television Studios (movie studio)
- EMI Films (facilities)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
- R C A Photophone System (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
It is a British comedy-adventure film set in 1920s London. The story revolves around a group of intrepid nannies who accidentally become involved in international espionage when they steal a dinosaur skeleton from the Natural History Museum. The nannies believe the dinosaur contains a secret microfilm that holds critical information, while a group of Chinese spies, led by the nefarious Hnup Wan, are also on the trail of the same microfilm. Chaos ensues as the nannies, led by the determined Hettie, go to extraordinary lengths to hide the enormous dinosaur skeleton from the spies, leading to a series of comedic misadventures through the streets of London. Eventually, the true location of the microfilm is revealed, and the nannies manage to outsmart the spies, returning the dinosaur to the museum and saving the day. |
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| Taglines | It's kung-fu fun...that'll tickle your funny bone! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Diplodocus skeleton prop from this film was used in the scene where C-3PO sees the Jawa transporter in the film Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), which was made at Elstree Studios. See more » |
| Goofs | About 40 minutes into the film, in the location shot of the Chinese gang preparing to steal the dinosaur skeleton, you can clearly see St. Paul's Cathedral in the distance with two 1960s tower blocks (presumably the Barbican) on either side. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Episode #9.15 (1975). See more » |
| Quotes |
Susan:
You lose three points, you hit a Granny! See more » |