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Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race.Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race.Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 wins & 4 nominations total
Michael Balfour
- Trumpeter
- (uncredited)
Ernest Blyth
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
Daniel Brown
- Onlooker
- (uncredited)
Joey Carr
- Mechanic Joey
- (uncredited)
Julia Cornelius
- Girl With Ice Cream
- (uncredited)
Lesley Dudley
- Little Girl
- (uncredited)
Richard Duke
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
Stanley Escane
- Film Cameraman
- (uncredited)
Fred Griffiths
- Ice Cream Seller
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaDespite being one of Britain's most well-loved films, this was apparently hell to make. Director Henry Cornelius was vetoed on most of his first choices--Dirk Bogarde turned him down, as did Claire Bloom--and he was forced to make it at studios he didn't want to work at. Cornelius' displeasure was acutely felt by cast and crew, as he didn't hide how unhappy he was. He was also apparently quite lecherous--both Dinah Sheridan and Kay Kendall carried whistles on them at all times in case they ever found themselves alone with him. Olive Dodds, Rank's head of contract artists, later testified that every leading cast member came to her at one point and said they wanted off the film.
- GoofsAs Kenneth More approaches the bridge his car wheels get stuck in tram lines forcing him to turn right instead of left but the next shot shows the car out of the tracks.
- Quotes
Wendy McKim: This is the end! Making a public spectacle of yourselves. I couldn't have believed you could have behaved like this, either of you. Just hawling like brooligans.
Ambrose Claverhouse: Hawling like brooligans?
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the opening credits: For their patient co-operation the makers of this film express their thanks to The Officers and Members of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain. Any resemblance between the deportment of our characters and any club members is emphatically denied - - - by the club.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Joyce Grenfell 1910-1979 (1980)
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What a wonderful film this is, it takes you back to an England that is no more.The four leading stars compliment each other, with the beautiful Kay Kendall leading the way and Kenneth More having to put up with her dog as well. The great harmonica score enhances the film and sets the mood(reminds me of last of the summer wine music). I have lost count of the number of times i have seen this film but it is as enjoyable now as it was the first time i saw it. The plot is simple just two mates having a wager to see who will be the first to arrive in Brighton while taking part in the veteran car rally and their poor female partners having to suffer all the way. Pure enjoyment from start to finish. I know it is an old saying but it is true in this case....... they couldn't make them like this anymore.
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- Country of origin
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- Also known as
- Die feurige Isabella
- Filming locations
- Rutland Mews South, Kensington, London, Greater London, England, UK(the McKims' house)
- Production company
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- Budget
- £135,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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