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The Night We Dropped a Clanger

19591h 25mDarcy Conyers

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During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.

ComedyWar
World War IiBritish SpyDouble

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What is The Night We Dropped a Clanger (1959) about?

During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.

Who stars in The Night We Dropped a Clanger?

The Night We Dropped a Clanger stars Brian Rix (Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop), Cecil Parker (Air Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser), Leslie Phillips (Squadron Leader Thomas), William Hartnell (Sgt. Bright), Leo Franklyn (B.R. Belling). The film was directed by Darcy Conyers.

How long is The Night We Dropped a Clanger?

The Night We Dropped a Clanger has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959.

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