Light Up the Sky!
"Friends at the front line, tripping over each other to survive!"
Originally released in 1960. Light Up the Sky! is a comedy/war film. directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Starring Ian Carmichael, Tommy Steele, and Benny Hill
Synopsis
Chaos ensues when a bunch of misfits man a British searchlight battery during World War II.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 5, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ian Carmichael
as Lt. Ogleby
Tommy Steele
as Eric McCaffey
Benny Hill
as Syd McCaffey
Sydney Tafler
as Ted Green
Johnny Briggs
as Leslie 'Smithy' Smith
Victor Maddern
as Lance Bombardier Tomlinson
Dick Emery
as Harry - Driver
Harry Locke
as Roland Kenyon
Sheila Hancock
as Theatre Act
Cardew Robinson
as Compere
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Criterion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Light Up the Sky! about?
Chaos ensues when a bunch of misfits man a British searchlight battery during World War II.
Who directed Light Up the Sky!?
Light Up the Sky! was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
How long is Light Up the Sky!?
Light Up the Sky! has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Light Up the Sky! released?
Light Up the Sky! was released on July 5, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Light Up the Sky!?
The main cast of Light Up the Sky! includes Ian Carmichael, Tommy Steele, Benny Hill, Sydney Tafler, Johnny Briggs.