Just My Luck
Originally released in 1957. Just My Luck is a comedy film. directed by John Paddy Carstairs. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Norman Wisdom, Margaret Rutherford, and Jill Dixon
Synopsis
Norman works in a jewellers workshop and fantasises (in the nicest way) about meeting the window dresser across the road from his workshop. He wants to buy her a diamond pendant but calculates it will take him over 100 years to save up for it. He is talked into betting a pound on a six horse accumulator at the Goodwood races with a slightly shady bookmaker. When he has won on the first five races, the bookie owes him over 16,000 pounds and everyone begins to worry. Everyone's future depends on a single race ... what can be done ?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Norman Wisdom
as Norman Hackett / Mr. Hackett
Margaret Rutherford
as Mrs. Dooley
Jill Dixon
as Anne
Leslie Phillips
as The Hon. Mr. Richard Lumb
Delphi Lawrence
as Miss Betty Daviot
Joan Sims
as Phoebe
Edward Chapman
as Mr. Stoneway
Peter Copley
as Mr. Gilbert Weaver
Vic Wise
as Eddie Diamond
Marjorie Rhodes
as Mrs. Hackett
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Just My Luck about?
Norman works in a jewellers workshop and fantasises (in the nicest way) about meeting the window dresser across the road from his workshop. He wants to buy her a diamond pendant but calculates it w...
Who directed Just My Luck?
Just My Luck was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
How long is Just My Luck?
Just My Luck has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Just My Luck released?
Just My Luck was released on November 14, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Just My Luck?
The main cast of Just My Luck includes Norman Wisdom, Margaret Rutherford, Jill Dixon, Leslie Phillips, Delphi Lawrence.