Carry On Admiral
"With oceans of laughs!"
Originally released in 1957. Carry On Admiral is a comedy film. directed by Val Guest. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Tomlinson, Peggy Cummins, and Brian Reece
Synopsis
Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a Parliamentary Secretary, and the other is the captain of a ship. The former's lack of sea knowledge causes several catastrophes, including torpedoing the First Lord of The Admiralty. The grass is always greener.... In this British comedy, two drunken comrades find out the truth of that saying when they decide to trade places for a while. One of the boozers is a public relations man who knows nothing about sailing, while the other is a captain for the Royal Navy. Comic mayhem ensues as the hapless "captain" tries to run his ship and follow orders.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
David Tomlinson
as Tom Baker
Peggy Cummins
as Susan Lashwood
Brian Reece
as Lieutenant Commander Peter Fraser
Eunice Gayson
as Jane Godfrey
A.E. Matthews
as Admiral Sir Maximillian Godfrey, K.C.B.
Joan Sims
as Mary
Lionel Murton
as Psychiatrist
Reginald Beckwith
as Receptionist
Desmond Walter-Ellis
as Flag Lieutenant Willy Oughton-Formby
Ronald Shiner
as Salty Simpson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- George Minter Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carry On Admiral about?
Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a Parliamentary Secretary, and the other is the captain of a ship. The former's lack of sea knowledge causes several catastrophes, inc...
Who directed Carry On Admiral?
Carry On Admiral was directed by Val Guest.
How long is Carry On Admiral?
Carry On Admiral has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Carry On Admiral released?
Carry On Admiral was released on May 14, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Carry On Admiral?
The main cast of Carry On Admiral includes David Tomlinson, Peggy Cummins, Brian Reece, Eunice Gayson, A.E. Matthews.