Passport to Pimlico
"French Goings-On in the Heart of London."
Originally released in 1949. Passport to Pimlico is a comedy film. directed by Henry Cornelius. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stanley Holloway, Hermione Baddeley, and Margaret Rutherford
Synopsis
When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (94 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stanley Holloway
as Arthur Pemberton
Hermione Baddeley
as Edie Randall
Margaret Rutherford
as Professor Hatton-Jones
Paul Dupuis
as Duke of Burgundy
Raymond Huntley
as Mr. Wix
John Slater
as Frank Huggins
Jane Hylton
as Molly
Betty Warren
as Connie Pemberton
Barbara Murray
as Shirley Pemberton
Sydney Tafler
as Fred Cowan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passport to Pimlico about?
When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. ...
Who directed Passport to Pimlico?
Passport to Pimlico was directed by Henry Cornelius.
How long is Passport to Pimlico?
Passport to Pimlico has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Passport to Pimlico released?
Passport to Pimlico was released on October 26, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Passport to Pimlico?
The main cast of Passport to Pimlico includes Stanley Holloway, Hermione Baddeley, Margaret Rutherford, Paul Dupuis, Raymond Huntley.