The Horse's Mouth
1958, English. Directed by Ronald Neame.
Smart Alec ... Sheer madness and all Guinness! The man's a genius ...
Gulley Jimson is a boorish aging artist recently released from prison. A swindler in search of his next art project, he hunkers down in the penthouse of would-be patrons the Beeders while they go on an extended vacation; he paints a mural on their wall, pawns their valuables and, along with the sculptor Abel, inadvertently smashes a large hole in their floor. Jimson's next project is an even larger wall in an abandoned church.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ronald NeameDirector
- Alec GuinnessGulley Jimson
- Kay WalshDee Coker
- Renée HoustonSara Monday
- Mike MorganNosey
- Robert CooteSir William Beeder
- Michael GoughAbel
- Veronica TurleighLday Beeder
- Reginald BeckwithCapt. Jones
- Arthur MacraeA.W. Alabaster
- Ernest ThesigerHickson
- Gillian VaughanLollie
- Joan HicksonLady in Gallery Queue (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 11 November 1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alec Guinness
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What The Horse's Mouth is based on
The Horse's Mouth is based on The Horse's Mouth (1944) by Joyce Cary.
1944
The Horse's Mouth
By Joyce Cary
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The Horse's Mouth: quick answers
Is The Horse's Mouth worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Horse's Mouth?
The Horse's Mouth runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Horse's Mouth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Horse's Mouth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Horse's Mouth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Horse's Mouth yet.
Which OTT platform is The Horse's Mouth on?
The Horse's Mouth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Horse's Mouth?
If you liked The Horse's Mouth, try Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out, Ricky Gervais: Armageddon, Ricky Gervais: Mortality.
Who directed The Horse's Mouth?
The Horse's Mouth (1958) was directed by Ronald Neame and stars Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Renée Houston.
What is The Horse's Mouth based on?
The Horse's Mouth is based on The Horse's Mouth (1944) by Joyce Cary.