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195985 minComedy, War

The Night We Dropped a Clanger

Is The Night We Dropped a Clanger a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Night We Dropped a Clanger worth watching? With a rating of 5.2/10, this Comedy, War film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Night We Dropped a Clanger Synopsis

The movie takes place during WWII. A dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa . An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.

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Top Cast

Brian Rix
Brian RixAircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop
Cecil Parker
Cecil ParkerAir Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser
Leslie Phillips
Leslie PhillipsSquadron Leader Thomas
William Hartnell
William HartnellSgt. Bright
Leo Franklyn
Leo FranklynB.R. Belling
Liz Fraser
Liz FraserLulu
John Welsh
John WelshSquadron Leader Grant
Toby Perkins
Toby PerkinsFlight Lt. Spendal
Sarah Branch
Sarah BranchWAAF Hawkins
Charles Cameron
Charles CameronGen. Gimble

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Is The Night We Dropped a Clanger worth watching?

The Night We Dropped a Clanger has received mixed reviews with a 5.2/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, War movies.

Is The Night We Dropped a Clanger hit or flop?

The Night We Dropped a Clanger has received average ratings (5.2/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Night We Dropped a Clanger?

The Night We Dropped a Clanger is a Comedy, War movie that The movie takes place during WWII. A dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing...

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Critic Reviews

dennyjtJan 12, 2023
★ 3

Mild Wartime comedy as Parker’s intelligence boys come up with a scheme to trick the enemy by finding a double for dashing upper class officer Rix- a toilet cleaning clot (also Rix). Confusion reigns, but little mirth. Rix did a lot of these farces but was no near as adept or inventive as Norman Wisdom, who was the top UK attraction at the time.He had more success with his regular West End productions. As was typical at the time, the cast is littered with welcome comic character actors. Fraser is a nightclub singer; Phillips is his usual self in a cameo.