Carry On Sergeant
"It’s all about a Dad . . . a Draftee . . . and a Detonation heard round the camp!"
Originally released in 1958. Carry On Sergeant is a comedy/war film. directed by Gerald Thomas. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Monkhouse, William Hartnell, and Shirley Eaton
Synopsis
Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (71 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bob Monkhouse
as Private Charlie Sage
William Hartnell
as Sergeant Grimshawe
Shirley Eaton
as Mary Sage
Eric Barker
as Captain Potts
Dora Bryan
as Norah
Bill Owen
as Corporal Bill Copping
Charles Hawtrey
as Private Peter Golightly
Kenneth Connor
as Private Horace Strong
Kenneth Williams
as Private James Bailey
Terence Longdon
as Private Miles Haywood
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Peter Rogers Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carry On Sergeant about?
Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be,...
Who directed Carry On Sergeant?
Carry On Sergeant was directed by Gerald Thomas.
How long is Carry On Sergeant?
Carry On Sergeant has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Carry On Sergeant released?
Carry On Sergeant was released on August 31, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Carry On Sergeant?
The main cast of Carry On Sergeant includes Bob Monkhouse, William Hartnell, Shirley Eaton, Eric Barker, Dora Bryan.