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The Night We Dropped a Clanger

Plot: The movie takes place 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
Release Date: Saturday, October 10 1959
65 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Brian RixBrian Rix
Brian Rix was
35 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop'.
Sun, Jan 27 1924 –
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Portrait of Cecil ParkerCecil Parker
Cecil Parker was
62 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Air Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser'.
Thu, Sep 02 1897 –
Tue, Apr 20 1971
Portrait of Leslie PhillipsLeslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips was
35 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Squadron Leader Thomas'.
Sun, Apr 20 1924 –
Mon, Nov 07 2022
Portrait of William HartnellWilliam Hartnell
William Hartnell was
51 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Sgt. Bright'.
Wed, Jan 08 1908 –
Wed, Apr 23 1975
Portrait of Leo FranklynLeo Franklyn
Leo Franklyn was
>> in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'B.R. Belling'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Liz FraserLiz Fraser
Liz Fraser was
29 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Lulu'.
Thu, Aug 14 1930 –
Thu, Sep 06 2018
Portrait of John WelshJohn Welsh
John Welsh was
54 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Squadron Leader Grant'.
Mon, Nov 07 1904 –
Sun, Apr 21 1985
Portrait of Toby PerkinsToby Perkins
Toby Perkins was
>> in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Flight Lt. Spendal'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sarah BranchSarah Branch
Sarah Branch was
21 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'WAAF Hawkins'.
Fri, Jan 07 1938 –
Sat, Nov 10 2007
Portrait of Charles CameronCharles Cameron
Charles Cameron was
>> in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Gen. Gimble'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Julian D'AlbieJulian D'Albie
Julian D'Albie was
66 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Air Marshal Carruthers'.
Wed, Nov 02 1892 –
Thu, Apr 06 1978
Portrait of Arthur BroughArthur Brough
Arthur Brough was
54 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Adm. Bewdly'.
Sun, Feb 26 1905 –
Sun, May 28 1978
Portrait of Julie MendezJulie Mendez
Julie Mendez was
>> in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Dancer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hattie JacquesHattie Jacques
Hattie Jacques was
37 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Ada'.
Tue, Feb 07 1922 –
Mon, Oct 06 1980
Portrait of Andrew SachsAndrew Sachs
Andrew Sachs was
29 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'A.C. 2 Briggs'.
Mon, Apr 07 1930 –
Wed, Nov 23 2016
Portrait of Patrick CargillPatrick Cargill
Patrick Cargill was
41 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Fritz'.
Mon, Jun 03 1918 –
Thu, May 23 1996
Portrait of Irene HandlIrene Handl
Irene Handl was
57 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Mrs Billingsgate'.
Fri, Dec 27 1901 –
Sun, Nov 29 1987

Crew

Portrait of Darcy ConyersDarcy Conyers
Darcy Conyers was
40 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Director'
Sat, Jul 19 1919
Portrait of John T. ChapmanJohn T. Chapman
John T. Chapman was
32 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Writer'
Fri, May 27 1927 –
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Portrait of Sydney BoxSydney Box
Sydney Box was
52 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Executive Producer'
Mon, Apr 29 1907 –
Wed, May 25 1983