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1966•102 min•Comedy

Press for Time

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Is Press for Time worth watching? With a rating of 5.6/10, this Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Press for Time Synopsis

Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places

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Top Cast

Norman Wisdom
Norman WisdomNorman Shields / Emily Shields / Wilfred, the Prime Minister
Derek Bond
Derek BondMajor Rupert Bartlett
Angela Browne
Angela BrowneMiss Eleanor Lampton
Tracey Crisp
Tracey CrispMiss Ruby Fairchild
Allan Cuthbertson
Allan CuthbertsonMr. Ballard
Noel Dyson
Noel DysonLady Mayor Mrs. Corcoran
Derek Francis
Derek FrancisAlderman Ernest Corcoran
Peter Jones
Peter JonesRobin Willobey
David Lodge
David LodgeMr. Ross
Stanley Unwin
Stanley UnwinMr. Nottage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Press for Time worth watching?

Press for Time has received mixed reviews with a 5.6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy movies.

Is Press for Time hit or flop?

Press for Time has received average ratings (5.6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Press for Time?

Press for Time is a Comedy movie that Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job...

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