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United Kingdom, 1959
Director: John Boulting
Producer: Roy Boulting
Cast: Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers
Screenwriter: Frank Harvey, John Boulting, Alan Hackney
Based on the book by Alan Hackney
Cinematography: Mutz Greenbaum
Music: Ken Hare
Genre: Comedy
Black & White
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Language: English
Running Time: 105 minutes

Synopsis:
Stanley Windrush (Ian Carmichael) needs a job. His uncle persuades him to take a position at one of his missile factories, mostly as a way to rile the shop’s union leader. The various interests of the capitalist bosses and unionized workers clash and center around Windrush, who does everything he can to get out of the mess in one piece.

Awards and Nominations:
Best British Actor and Best British Screenplay (BAFTA Awards, 1960)
Most Promising Newcomer to Film nomination (BAFTA Awards, 1960)
Top Foreign Films (National Board of Review USA, 1960)

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