Why Not Stay For Breakfast?

1979 1h 35m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Comedy

Synopsis

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The peaceful existence of a New York post-office clerk is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a heavily pregnant girl on his doorstep

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

George Chakiris
George Clark
Gemma Craven
Louise Hamilton
Carinthia West
Girl
Baby Dale
Baby
Yvonne Wilder
Helen
Ray Charleson
Davey
David Baxt
Boy
Victor Gallucci
Neighbour

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Terry Marcel
Writers: Ray Cooney, Terry Marcel, Gene Stone
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Terry Marcel, shot by James Devis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Alan Jones 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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George Chakiris and Gemma Craven and Carinthia West carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0126730 — 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

Terry Marcel directs. James Devis behind the camera. Alan Jones cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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147 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Terry Marcel, shot by James Devis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Alan Jones shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4George Chakiris and Gemma Craven and Carinthia West carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0126730 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.