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A Stitch in Time

  • 1963
  • G
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.4K
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Norman Wisdom in A Stitch in Time (1963)
Comedy

Mischievous Norman causes chaos at hospital after accident. Encounters traumatized mute girl Lindy who lost parents. Determined to help, he tries bringing joy back into her life.Mischievous Norman causes chaos at hospital after accident. Encounters traumatized mute girl Lindy who lost parents. Determined to help, he tries bringing joy back into her life.Mischievous Norman causes chaos at hospital after accident. Encounters traumatized mute girl Lindy who lost parents. Determined to help, he tries bringing joy back into her life.

  • Director
    • Robert Asher
  • Writers
    • Jack Davies
    • Norman Wisdom
    • Henry Blyth
  • Stars
    • Norman Wisdom
    • Edward Chapman
    • Jeanette Sterke
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Asher
    • Writers
      • Jack Davies
      • Norman Wisdom
      • Henry Blyth
    • Stars
      • Norman Wisdom
      • Edward Chapman
      • Jeanette Sterke
    • 17User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast88

    Norman Wisdom
    Norman Wisdom
    • Norman Pitkin
    Edward Chapman
    Edward Chapman
    • Mr. Grimsdale
    Jeanette Sterke
    Jeanette Sterke
    • Nurse Haskell
    • (as Jeannette Sterke)
    Jerry Desmonde
    Jerry Desmonde
    • Sir Hector
    Jill Melford
    • Lady Brinkley
    Glyn Houston
    Glyn Houston
    • Cpl. Welsh, St. John's Ambulance Brigade
    Hazel Hughes
    • Matron
    Patsy Rowlands
    Patsy Rowlands
    • Amy
    Peter Jones
    Peter Jones
    • Capt. Russell, St. John's Ambulance Brigade
    Ernest Clark
    Ernest Clark
    • Prof. Crankshaw
    Lucy Appleby
    • Lindy
    Vera Day
    Vera Day
    • Betty
    Frank Williams
    Frank Williams
    • Driver Nutall, St. John's Ambulance Brigade
    Penny Morrell
    • Nurse Rudkin
    Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill
    • Dr. Meadows
    Francis Matthews
    Francis Matthews
    • Benson
    John Blythe
    John Blythe
    • Dale, Press Photographer
    Pamela Conway
    • Patient
    • Director
      • Robert Asher
    • Writers
      • Jack Davies
      • Norman Wisdom
      • Henry Blyth
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews17

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In 1963, "A Stitch In Time," toppled Sean Connerys second James Bond film, "From Russia With Love" from the number 1 spot in the British box office.
    • Goofs
      At c. 16 minutes the nurse says "Mr Grimsdale will be taken to casualty." She could not possibly know the name of the new patient this stage.
    • Quotes
      • Mr Grimsdale: How long will the ambulance be?
      • Norman Pitkin: Oh, about 18 feet, Mr. Grimsdale.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Filth and the Fury (2000)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 20, 1963 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • U pravi čas
    • Filming locations
      • Heatherden Hall, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(hospital)
    • Production companies
      • The Rank Organisation
      • Rank Organisation Film Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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