The Good Companions
1957, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
The story revolves around the Dinky Doos, a provincial musical troupe living from hand to mouth.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- J. Lee ThompsonDirector
- Eric PortmanJess Oakroyd
- Celia JohnsonMiss Trant
- Janette ScottSusie Dean
- Hugh GriffithMorton Mitcham
- John FraserInigo Jollifant
- Joyce GrenfellLady Parlitt
- Bobby HowesJimmy Nunn
- Rachel RobertsElsie and Effie Longstaff
- John SalewMr. Joe
- Mona WashbourneMrs. Joe
- Paddy StoneJerry Jerningham
- Carole LesleyFilm Star (as Leslie Carroll)
Details
- Released
- 22 April 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- T.J. Morrison, J.L. Hodson
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What The Good Companions is based on
The Good Companions is based on The Good Companions, a 1929 novel by J. B. Priestley, published by Heinemann.
Novel · 1929
The Good Companions
By J. B. Priestley
Published by Heinemann
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The Good Companions runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Which OTT platform is The Good Companions on?
The Good Companions isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 April 1957. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Good Companions?
If you liked The Good Companions, try G.I. Blues, Fun in Acapulco, Let's Make Love.
Who directed The Good Companions?
The Good Companions (1957) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Eric Portman, Celia Johnson, Janette Scott.
What is The Good Companions based on?
The Good Companions is based on The Good Companions, a 1929 novel by J. B. Priestley, published by Heinemann.