Never Put It in Writing

1964 1h 33m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

Comedy

Synopsis

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An executive, passed over for a promotion, sends an angry letter to his bosses while in Ireland. Learning he's up for a better job, he rushes to retrieve the letter.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pat Boone
Steven Cole
Milo O'Shea
Danny O'Toole
Fidelma Murphy
Katie O'Connell
Reginald Beckwith
Lombardi
Harry Brogan
Mr. Breeden
Nuala Moiselle
Miss Bull
John Le Mesurier
Adams
Sara Ballantine
Adams' Secretary

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Andrew L. Stone
Writers: Andrew L. Stone
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Andrew L. Stone, shot by Martin Curtis. 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 Frank Cordell. 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 Noreen Ackland 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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Pat Boone and Milo O'Shea and Fidelma Murphy carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0058397 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Andrew L. Stone directs. Martin Curtis behind the camera. Frank Cordell scores. Noreen Ackland cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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162 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Andrew L. Stone, shot by Martin Curtis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Frank Cordell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Noreen Ackland shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Pat Boone and Milo O'Shea and Fidelma Murphy carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0058397 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.