The Singer Not the Song
1961, English. Directed by Roy Ward Baker.
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- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Roy Ward BakerDirector
- Dirk BogardeAnacleto Comachi
- John MillsFather Michael Keogh
- Mylène DemongeotLocha de Cortinez
- Laurence NaismithOld Uncle
- John BentleyPolice Captain
- Leslie FrenchFather Gomez
- Eric PohlmannPresidente
- Philip GilbertPhil Brown
- Roger DelgadoPedro de Cortinez
- Laurence PaynePablo
- Lee MontaguePepe
- Arthur BroughFarmer
Details
- Released
- 5 January 1961
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Nigel Balchin
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What The Singer Not the Song is based on
The Singer Not the Song is based on The Singer Not the Song (1953) by Audrey Erskine Lindop.
1953
The Singer Not the Song
By Audrey Erskine Lindop
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The Singer Not the Song: quick answers
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How long is The Singer Not the Song?
The Singer Not the Song runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does The Singer Not the Song have a post-credits scene?
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The Singer Not the Song parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Singer Not the Song is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Singer Not the Song on?
The Singer Not the Song isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 January 1961. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Singer Not the Song?
If you liked The Singer Not the Song, try Return of the Bad Men, Man in the Shadow, Ride in the Whirlwind.
Who directed The Singer Not the Song?
The Singer Not the Song (1961) was directed by Roy Ward Baker and stars Dirk Bogarde, John Mills, Mylène Demongeot.
What is The Singer Not the Song based on?
The Singer Not the Song is based on The Singer Not the Song (1953) by Audrey Erskine Lindop.