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On the Fiddle

  • 1961
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 29m
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5.7/10
635
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On the Fiddle (1961)
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During World War II, a street peddler invents a story about enlisting, which convinces the magistrate to send him to the RAF instead of prison. A new loyal friend goes along with his schemes... Read allDuring World War II, a street peddler invents a story about enlisting, which convinces the magistrate to send him to the RAF instead of prison. A new loyal friend goes along with his schemes to avoid work, but eventually duty calls.During World War II, a street peddler invents a story about enlisting, which convinces the magistrate to send him to the RAF instead of prison. A new loyal friend goes along with his schemes to avoid work, but eventually duty calls.

  • Director
    • Cyril Frankel
  • Writers
    • R.F. Delderfield
    • Harold Buchman
  • Stars
    • Alfred Lynch
    • Sean Connery
    • Victor Maddern
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    635
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    • Director
      • Cyril Frankel
    • Writers
      • R.F. Delderfield
      • Harold Buchman
    • Stars
      • Alfred Lynch
      • Sean Connery
      • Victor Maddern
    • 15User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast99+

    Alfred Lynch
    Alfred Lynch
    • Horace Pope
    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Pedlar Pascoe
    Victor Maddern
    Victor Maddern
    • 1st Airman
    Harry Locke
    • Huxtable
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Hixon
    Eric Barker
    Eric Barker
    • Doctor
    Viola Keats
    Viola Keats
    • Sister
    Peter Sinclair
    • Mr. Pope
    Edna Morris
    • Lil
    Thomas Heathcote
    Thomas Heathcote
    • Sergeant
    Brian Weske
    Brian Weske
    • Corporal
    Jack Lambert
    Jack Lambert
    • Police Constable
    Cyril Smith
    Cyril Smith
    • Ticket Collector
    Cecil Parker
    Cecil Parker
    • Gr…
    Simon Lack
    Simon Lack
    • Fl…
    Graham Stark
    Graham Stark
    • Sgt. Ellis
    • (as Graham Starke)
    Jean Aubrey
    • Waaf Corporal
    Jack Smethurst
    Jack Smethurst
    • Dai Tovey
    • Director
      • Cyril Frankel
    • Writers
      • R.F. Delderfield
      • Harold Buchman
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    • Trivia
      In 1965, at the height of the James Bond craze, "American-International Pictures" released this movie in the U.S. as "Operation Snafu". The title, as well as the advertising campaign, downplayed the comedic aspects of the movie, and by highlighting Sir Sean Connery's appearance (he was second-billed), suggested it was an espionage thriller in the tradition of the James Bond movies that were then breaking box-office records worldwide.
    • Quotes
      • Flora McNaughton: [sudden power cut, room dimly lit by the roaring fire] I must find some candles, can't eat in the dark.
      • Flora McNaughton: [Flora chattering, as Pedlar moves closer] when we were children we used to hide in the dark and try to scare each other.
      • Pedlar Pascoe: You're not scared now ma'am now are you ?
      • [putting his arms around Flora]
      • Flora McNaughton: No but... .
      • Flora McNaughton: [Pedlar kisses Flora and sweeps her into his arms] Airman, put me down, this instance !
      • Flora McNaughton: [Pedlar kisses Flora again] Put me down... .. and take off your boots.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Never Say Never Again Special (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Blaze Away
      (uncredited)

      Music by Abe Holzmann

      Lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 27, 1965 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Operation Snafu
    • Filming locations
      • Shere, Surrey, England, UK(Butcher's Shop)
    • Production companies
      • S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
      • Coronado Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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