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Make Mine a Double

Original title: The Night We Dropped a Clanger
  • 19591959
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 26m
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5.7/10
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The Night We Dropped a Clanger (1959)
  • Comedy
  • Thriller
A WWII British secret agent has a desperate mission in occupied France. An airman who is his double is enlisted in the scheme with the intention of confusing the enemy, but everyone gets con... Read allA WWII British secret agent has a desperate mission in occupied France. An airman who is his double is enlisted in the scheme with the intention of confusing the enemy, but everyone gets confused.A WWII British secret agent has a desperate mission in occupied France. An airman who is his double is enlisted in the scheme with the intention of confusing the enemy, but everyone gets confused.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Darcy Conyers
  • Writer
    • John T. Chapman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brian Rix
    • Cecil Parker
    • William Hartnell
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  • Director
    • Darcy Conyers
  • Writer
    • John T. Chapman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brian Rix
    • Cecil Parker
    • William Hartnell
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    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Brian Rix
    Brian Rix
    • Atwoodas Atwood…
    Cecil Parker
    Cecil Parker
    • A. V. M. Bukpasseras A. V. M. Bukpasser
    William Hartnell
    William Hartnell
    • Was W…
    Leslie Phillips
    Leslie Phillips
    • Squadron Leader Thomasas Squadron Leader Thomas
    Leo Franklyn
    • Bellingas Belling
    John Welsh
    John Welsh
    • Squadron Leader Grantas Squadron Leader Grant
    Toby Perkins
    • Flight Lieutenant Spendalas Flight Lieutenant Spendal
    Vera Pearce
    • Madame Grilbyas Madame Grilby
    Liz Fraser
    Liz Fraser
    • Luluas Lulu
    Charles Cameron
    • General Gimbleas General Gimble
    Julian D'Albie
    • Air Marshal Carruthersas Air Marshal Carruthers
    Arthur Brough
    Arthur Brough
    • Admiral Bewdlyas Admiral Bewdly
    Ray Cooney
    • Corporalas Corporal
    Oliver Johnston
    Oliver Johnston
    • Air Commodore Turneras Air Commodore Turner
    Merylin Roberts
    • 1st W. A. A. F.as 1st W. A. A. F.
    Sheila Mercier
    • 2nd W. A. A. F.as 2nd W. A. A. F.
    Christine Russell
    • 3rd W. A. A. F.as 3rd W. A. A. F.
    Larry Noble
    Larry Noble
    • Farmeras Farmer
    • Director
      • Darcy Conyers
    • Writer
      • John T. Chapman(screenplay)
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    When German rockets start to land on England the Prime Minister insists there is only one man for the job - Wing Commander Blenkinsop. A daring masterplan is hatched to send a double of the Wing Commander to Egypt while he secretly flies to France. The fate of the project, indeed of Britain, depends on the double - Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood, presently on latrine duties somewhere in England. —Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
    • washroom attendant
    • deception
    • france
    • england
    • latrine
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    • Taglines
      • A MISGUIDED MISSILE AND A MISGUIDED MISS WILL MAKE YOU HIT THE TOP OF YOUR LAUGH-METER! (original poster - all caps)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Thriller
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    • Trivia
      William Hartnell, Leslie Phillips and Brian Rix receive 'Guest Stars" credits.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: If there is any similarity between this picture and certain events which occurred in the last war we shouldn't be at all surprised.

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      Opening credits prologue: If there is any similarity between this picture and certain events which occurred in the last war we shouldn't be at all surprised.
    • Connections
      Featured in Talkies: Liz Fraser Presents... The Night We Dropped a Clanger (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      The Night We Dropped A Clanger
      Music by Edwin Braden

      Lyrics by Alan Reeve-Jones

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    5/10
    Average type of comedy
    THE NIGHT WE DROPPED A CLANGER is a WW2-era comedy featuring a star turn for music hall personality Brian Rix, the guy well known for dropping his trousers and the like in various routines. Rix takes on the dual role of a leading wing commander and the incompetent aircraftsman who just so happens to be his double. One is due to be sent into occupied France on a secret mission and the other will be his decoy on a mission to North Africa. What could possibly go wrong?

    The answer is everything, but THE NIGHT WE DROPPED A CLANGER is really only a film for die-hard fans of British comedy of the era. This film feels like it was made in the 1940s, not 1961. The humour is quite weak and tame and not as funny as the rival CARRY ON films from the same time. Rix is something of an acquired taste and although some of his slapstick routines are funny, his weak-willed character is more irritating than amusing.

    Still, there's a solid supporting cast to enjoy, including William Hartnell once again playing up the stern role he ended up typecast with. Leslie Phillips enjoys a little womanising but is rather underutilised, it has to be said, although there's a nice part for Liz Fraser who gives something of an eye-popping performance as a nightclub singer. Hattie Jacques has a good cameo as does Irene Handl, but they're all too brief unfortunately.
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    • Release date
      • 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Night We Dropped a Clanger
    • Filming locations
      • National Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Sydney Box Associates
      • Four Star Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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