The Night We Dropped a Clanger
1959, English. Directed by Darcy Conyers.
During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Darcy ConyersDirector
- Brian RixAircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop
- Cecil ParkerAir Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser
- Leslie PhillipsSquadron Leader Thomas
- William HartnellSgt. Bright
- Leo FranklynB.R. Belling
- Liz FraserLulu
- John WelshSquadron Leader Grant
- Toby PerkinsFlight Lt. Spendal
- Sarah BranchWAAF Hawkins
- Charles CameronGen. Gimble
- Julian D'AlbieAir Marshal Carruthers
- Arthur BroughAdm. Bewdly
Details
- Released
- 10 October 1959
- Written by
- John T. Chapman
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The Night We Dropped a Clanger runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Night We Dropped a Clanger isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 1959. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night We Dropped a Clanger?
If you liked The Night We Dropped a Clanger, try What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Shoulder Arms, Oh! What a Lovely War.
Who directed The Night We Dropped a Clanger?
The Night We Dropped a Clanger (1959) was directed by Darcy Conyers and stars Brian Rix, Cecil Parker, Leslie Phillips.