On the Double
"You'll double up laughing when you see Mr. Fun On The Run!"
Originally released in 1961. On the Double is a war/comedy film. directed by Melville Shavelson.
Starring Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, and Wilfrid Hyde-White
Synopsis
American GI Ernie Williams, admittedly weak-kneed, has an uncanny resemblance to British Colonel MacKenzie. Williams, also a master of imitation and disguise, is asked to impersonate the Colonel, ostensibly to allow the Colonel to make a secret trip East. What Williams is not told is that the Colonel has recently been a target of assassins. After the Colonel's plane goes down, the plan changes and Williams maintains the disguise to confuse the Nazis about D-Day.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 19, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Danny Kaye
as Pfc. Ernie Williams
Dana Wynter
as Lady Margaret MacKenzie-Smith
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Colonel Somerset
Margaret Rutherford
as Lady Vivian
Diana Dors
as Sergeant Bridget Stanhope
Allan Cuthbertson
as Captain Patterson
Jesse White
as Corporal Joseph Praeger
Gregory Walcott
as Colonel Rock Houston
Terence de Marney
as Sergeant Colin Twickenham
Rex Evans
as General Carleton Brown Wiffingham
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dena Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Double about?
American GI Ernie Williams, admittedly weak-kneed, has an uncanny resemblance to British Colonel MacKenzie. Williams, also a master of imitation and disguise, is asked to impersonate the Colonel, o...
Who directed On the Double?
On the Double was directed by Melville Shavelson.
How long is On the Double?
On the Double has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was On the Double released?
On the Double was released on May 19, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Double?
The main cast of On the Double includes Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford, Diana Dors.