Movie Description
Press for Time
(1966)Overview
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
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert Asher
- Producer : Robert Hartford-Davis,Peter Newbrook
- Cast : Norman Wisdom,Angela Browne,Tracey Crisp,Derek Bond,Allan Cuthbertson,Derek Francis,Noel Dyson,Jennifer White,Peter Jones,David Lodge,Stanley Unwin,Frances White,Michael Balfour,Tony Selby,Michael Bilton,Norman Pitt,Hazel Coppen,Totti Truman Taylor,Toni Gilpin,Gordon Rollings,Helen Mirren
Cast
Norman Sheilds
Eleanor Lampton
Ruby Fairchild
Maj. R.E. Bartlett
Mr. Ballard
Ernest Corcoran
Mrs. Corcoran
Isobel (uncredited)
Robin Willobey (photographer)
Mr. Ross
Mr. Nottage
Liz Corcoran
Sewerman
Harry Marshall
Councilor Hedge
Councilor Quilter
Granny Fork
Mrs. Doe Connor
PM's secretary
Bus conductor
Beauty Pageant Contestant (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitlePress for Time
Status Released
Release Information
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1966-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 42m
Production CompaniesTitanic Films,The Rank Organisation,IVY Productions
Genres
- Comedy
