I suppose that this first of the "Carry On" films suffered quite definitely from being all to easily compared with the far funnier and potent wartime efforts of the likes of Will Hay and Norman Wisdom. These latter efforts had a far more immediate sense of blackened humour given that bombs were frequently dropping around them all as the films were being made. This is more of a compendium of satire and smut that…
It’s all about a Dad . . . a Draftee . . . and a Detonation heard round the camp!
Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.
Top Cast
William Hartnell
Sergeant Grimshawe
Bob Monkhouse
Private Charlie Sage
Shirley Eaton
Mary Sage
Eric Barker
Captain Potts
Dora Bryan
Norah
Bill Owen
Corporal Bill Copping
Charles Hawtrey
Private Peter Golightly
Kenneth Connor
Private Horace Strong
Kenneth Williams
Private James Bailey
Terence Longdon
Private Miles Haywood
Norman Rossington
Private Herbert Brown
Gerald Campion
Private Andy Calloway
Hattie Jacques
Captain Clark
Cyril Chamberlain
Stores Sergeant
Arnold Diamond
Fifth Specialist
Gordon Tanner
First Specialist
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FAQ about Carry On Sergeant
What is Carry On Sergeant about?
Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.
When was Carry On Sergeant released?
Carry On Sergeant was released in 1958.
What genres does Carry On Sergeant belong to?
Carry On Sergeant is categorised as Comedy, War.
Who stars in Carry On Sergeant?
The cast of Carry On Sergeant includes William Hartnell, Bob Monkhouse, Shirley Eaton, Eric Barker, Dora Bryan.