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Norman Pitkin (Norman Wisdom) is keen to help the war effort, and turns out to be a dead ringer for an enemy general. Joining up with his colleague, Mr Grimsdale, he is posted to France as part of a team repairing the damaged roads. Captured by the enemy, he turns his uncanny resemblance to his own advantage and comes home a hero. Read more
| Starring | Norman Wisdom, Honor Blackman, Edward Chapman, hattie Jacques |
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| Director | John Paddy Carstairs, Robert Asher |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Norman Pitkin (Norman Wisdom) is keen to help the war effort, and turns out to be a dead ringer for an enemy general. Joining up with his colleague, Mr Grimsdale, he is posted to France as part of a team repairing the damaged roads. Captured by the enemy, he turns his uncanny resemblance to his own advantage and comes home a hero.
| Starring | Norman Wisdom, Honor Blackman, Edward Chapman, hattie Jacques, Oliver Reed, June Laverick, Jerry Desmonde, Richard Wattis |
|---|---|
| Director | John Paddy Carstairs, Robert Asher |
| Studio | CARLTON VISUAL ENTERTAINMENT LTD |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | Production year: 1959 To Rent: DVD: 12 May 2003 |
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Brilliant
This film is Norman Wisdom at his best
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norman is brilliant
norman shows his genius for comedy in this very funny film starring norman who realises he is a deadringer for a german army commander.also featuring hattie ... read more »
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Black and White Humour
I was inspired to have another look at Norman Wisdom's films by the news that this year sees his 90th birthday.
I was lucky to grow up with ... read more »
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Brilliant
This film is Norman Wisdom at his best