Carry On Jack

"That crazy 'Carry On' team . . . on a tidal wave of hilarity !"

1964 1h 27m EN

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★5.9TMDB · 65

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Synopsis

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Able seaman Poop-Decker signs up for adventure on the high seas with the wicked Captain Fearless. Those swabbing the decks include Juliet Mills, Charles Hawtrey and Donald Houston. The film was originally to be titled Up the Armada, but the British Board of Film Censors objected to such a rude title.

“That crazy 'Carry On' team . . . on a tidal wave of hilarity !”

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Cast

Kenneth Williams
Captain Fearless
Bernard Cribbins
Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker
Juliet Mills
Sally
Charles Hawtrey
Walter Sweetley
Donald Houston
Lieutenant Jonathan Howett
Percy Herbert
Mr. Angel
Jim Dale
Young Carrier
Patrick Cargill
Governor Don Luis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gerald Thomas
Writers: Talbot Rothwell
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Carry On Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Directed by Gerald Thomas, shot by Alan Hume. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Eric Rogers. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Archie Ludski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kenneth Williams and Bernard Cribbins and Juliet Mills carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "That crazy 'Carry On' team . . . on a tidal wave of hilarity !".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gerald Thomas directs. Alan Hume behind the camera. Eric Rogers scores. Archie Ludski cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
262 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Part of the "Carry On Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Gerald Thomas, shot by Alan Hume. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Eric Rogers. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Archie Ludski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Kenneth Williams and Bernard Cribbins and Juliet Mills carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "That crazy 'Carry On' team . . . on a tidal wave of hilarity !".
9IMDB entry: tt0057919 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 65 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Alan Hume
Original score: Eric Rogers
Editing: Archie Ludski
Runtime: 87 min · 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Carry On Jack (1964)

Part of

Carry On Collection

This is classic British comedy at it's best! This collection contains all 31 hilarious Carry On movies. Starring: Kenneth Williams Charles Hawtrey Jim Dale Joan Sims Barbara Windsor Hattie Jacques Windsor Davies Valerie Leon Peter Butterworth Bernard Bresslaw Terry Scott Bill Maynard Phil Silvers Patsy Rowlands and Frankie Howerd.