Lucky Jim
"A Rollicking Lampoon of University High- and Low-Life!"
Originally released in 1957. Lucky Jim is a comedy film. directed by John Boulting.
Starring Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, and Hugh Griffith
Synopsis
Jim Dixon feels anything but lucky. At the university he has to do the bidding of absent-minded and boring Professor Welch to have any hope of keeping his job. Worse, he has managed to get entangled with unexciting but neurotic Margaret Peel, a friend of the Professor's. All-in-all, the pub is the only friendly place to be. His misery is completed at a dreadful weekend gathering of the Welch clan by the arrival of son Bertrand. Not so much that Betrand is loud-mouthed and boorish - which he is - but that he has as companion Christine Callaghan, the sort of marvellous and unattainable woman Jim can only dream about.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ian Carmichael
as Jim Dixon
Terry-Thomas
as Bertrand Welch
Hugh Griffith
as Professor Welch
Sharon Acker
as Christine Callaghan
Jean Anderson
as Mrs. Welch
Maureen Connell
as Margaret Peel
Clive Morton
as Sir Hector Gore-Urquhart
John Welsh
as The Principal (as John Welch)
Reginald Beckwith
as University Porter
Kenneth Griffith
as Cyril Johns
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British Lion Films
- Charter Film Productions
- Boulting Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucky Jim about?
Jim Dixon feels anything but lucky. At the university he has to do the bidding of absent-minded and boring Professor Welch to have any hope of keeping his job. Worse, he has managed to get entangle...
Who directed Lucky Jim?
Lucky Jim was directed by John Boulting.
How long is Lucky Jim?
Lucky Jim has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Lucky Jim released?
Lucky Jim was released on September 17, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lucky Jim?
The main cast of Lucky Jim includes Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Hugh Griffith, Sharon Acker, Jean Anderson.