United Kingdom / Jan 01, 1959
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicholas Phipps | Capt. Povey |
| Harold Kasket | Gaston Higgins |
| Harold Kasket | Lt. Bates R.N. |
| Llewellyn Rees | Adm. Troutbridge |
| Clive Morton | Rear Admiral |
| Clive Morton | Mabel |
| Gordon Harris | Group Captain |
| Wanda Ventham | Mabel |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Navy Lark |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Herbert Wilcox Productions |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1959 |
| Production | Herbert Wilcox |
| Writer | Lawrie Wyman, Sid Colin |
| Editing | Basil Warren |
| Cinematography | Gordon Dines |
| Assistant directors | Gordon Parry |
| Production design | Basil Warren |
| Art direction | Basil Warren |
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| Set decoration | Basil Warren |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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