I think this ranks amongst the best of the post-war British comedies. The residents of an heavily bombed-out part of London are deliberating what to do with some waste ground when an unexploded bomb goes off on the site leading to the discovery of a fantastic medieval treasure. Amongst this treasure is a document identified by an on-form Margaret Rutherford as the ditzy professor, that states that these residents…
French Goings-On in the Heart of London.
When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.
Top Cast
Stanley Holloway
Arthur Pemberton
Hermione Baddeley
Edie Randall
Margaret Rutherford
Professor Hatton-Jones
Paul Dupuis
Duke of Burgundy
Raymond Huntley
Mr. Wix
John Slater
Frank Huggins
Jane Hylton
Molly
Betty Warren
Connie Pemberton
Barbara Murray
Shirley Pemberton
Sydney Tafler
Fred Cowan
Frederick Piper
Garland
Philip Stainton
P.C. Spiller
Charles Hawtrey
Bert Fitch
Basil Radford
Gregg
Naunton Wayne
Straker
Roy Carr
Benny Spiller
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FAQ about Passport to Pimlico
What is Passport to Pimlico about?
When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls…
When was Passport to Pimlico released?
Passport to Pimlico was released in 1949.
What genres does Passport to Pimlico belong to?
Passport to Pimlico is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in Passport to Pimlico?
The cast of Passport to Pimlico includes Stanley Holloway, Hermione Baddeley, Margaret Rutherford, Paul Dupuis, Raymond Huntley.