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His Excellency

  • 1952
  • Approved
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
120
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His Excellency (1952)
ComedyRomance

The post-war Labour government appoints an ex-docker as Governor of a Mediterranean colony.The post-war Labour government appoints an ex-docker as Governor of a Mediterranean colony.The post-war Labour government appoints an ex-docker as Governor of a Mediterranean colony.

  • Director
    • Robert Hamer
  • Writers
    • Dorothy Christie
    • Campbell Christie
    • Robert Hamer
  • Stars
    • Eric Portman
    • Cecil Parker
    • Helen Cherry
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    120
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Hamer
    • Writers
      • Dorothy Christie
      • Campbell Christie
      • Robert Hamer
    • Stars
      • Eric Portman
      • Cecil Parker
      • Helen Cherry
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Eric Portman
    Eric Portman
    • George Harrison
    Cecil Parker
    Cecil Parker
    • Sir James Kirkman
    Helen Cherry
    Helen Cherry
    • Lady Kirkman
    Susan Stephen
    Susan Stephen
    • Peggy Harrison
    Edward Chapman
    Edward Chapman
    • The Admiral
    Clive Morton
    Clive Morton
    • The G.O.C.
    Alec Mango
    Alec Mango
    • Jackie
    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Morellos
    John Salew
    John Salew
    • Fernando
    Robin Bailey
    Robin Bailey
    • Charles
    Eric Pohlmann
    Eric Pohlmann
    • Dobrieda
    Paul Demel
    • The Chef
    Elspeth March
    Elspeth March
    • Fernando's Wife
    Henry B. Longhurst
    • Lord Kynaston
    • (as Henry Longhurst)
    Howard Marion-Crawford
    Howard Marion-Crawford
    • Tea Shop Proprietor
    • (as Howard Marion Crawford)
    Gerard Heinz
    Gerard Heinz
    • Prime Minister
    Barbara Leake
    Barbara Leake
    • Woman in Tea Shop
    Barbara Cavan
    • Woman in Tea Shop
    • Director
      • Robert Hamer
    • Writers
      • Dorothy Christie
      • Campbell Christie
      • Robert Hamer
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    • Trivia
      The music mainly based on themes by George Frideric Handel arranged, composed and directed by Ernest Irving with the The Philharmonia Orchestra.
    • Quotes

      Peggy Harrison: What about you having any fun?

      George Harrison: Depends how you mean. Back in Samuel Street there was many a time when I thought 'Why the hell don't they do this that or the other?' And now by God I'm them. If I can do just one tenth of the things I cursed them for not doing, well that's my fun...

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      Version of His Excellency (1958)
    • Soundtracks
      Scipio
      (uncredited)
      Music by George Frideric Handel
      Arranged by Ernest Irving

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    7/10

    Typical British film of the time.

    THis film is worth watching for the stereotyping so prominent in British films of the time and even more prominent in later films. Film was made purely for British and colonial audiences. Storyline is Brits in Empire outpost see themselves as outcasts passing the yearrs until they can go home to the Home Counties of England . Characterisations provided the mould for the glut of soap operas on British TV these days.
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    • Dec 17, 2019
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    • Release date
      • January 10, 1952 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • Sicily, Italy(location exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Ealing Studios
      • Michael Balcon Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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