Dry Rot
Originally released in 1956. Dry Rot is a comedy film. directed by Maurice Elvey. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ronald Shiner, Brian Rix, and Peggy Mount
Synopsis
Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Ronald Shiner
as Alf Tubbe
Brian Rix
as Fred Phipps
Peggy Mount
as Sergeant Fire
Lee Patterson
as John Danby
Sidney James
as Flash Harry
Christian Duvaleix
as Polignac
Joan Sims
as Beth Barton
Michael Shepley
as Col. Henry Wagstaff
Joan Haythorne
as Mrs. Doris Wagstaff
Heather Sears
as Susan Wagstaff
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dry Rot about?
Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.
Who directed Dry Rot?
Dry Rot was directed by Maurice Elvey.
How long is Dry Rot?
Dry Rot has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Dry Rot released?
Dry Rot was released on October 31, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dry Rot?
The main cast of Dry Rot includes Ronald Shiner, Brian Rix, Peggy Mount, Lee Patterson, Sidney James.