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Cuckoo Patrol (Original title)
Dates: 1965 (Copyright), 1965 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Duncan Wood

Synopsis: Farcical comedy about a scout troop.

Genre:
Comedy

Subject:
Pop music (the charts)
Releases
Date: 1965Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 76 mins Length: 6884 FeetDialogue (original): English

Credits (22)
©: Eternal Films, Presents: Grand National Pictures, Produced by: Maurice J. Wilson, Production Supervisor: T.S. Lyndon-Haynes, 1st Assistant Director: Alex Carver-Hill, Continuity: Isabelle Byers, Screenplay by: Lew Schwarz, Based on a story outline by: Freddie and the Dreamers, Lighting Cameraman: Geoffrey Faithfull, Camera Operator: Frank Drake, Editor: Tristam Cones, Art Director: Jack Shampan, Wardrobe: Gladys James, Make-up: Stella Morris, Make-up: Toni Daniels, Hairdresser: Mervyn Medalie, Background Music Composed by: Kenny Graham, Musical numbers 'The Cuckoo Patrol', 'It Wasn't Me', 'Seems Like Things are Turning Out Fine Again' music and lyrics by: Frederick Garrity and the Dreamers, Musical Director: Philip Martell, Sound Recordist: Gerry Turner, Produced at: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Cast (31)
Freddie and the Dreamers (cuckoo patrol), Kenneth Connor (Wick), Freddie Garrity, Bernie Dwyer, Derek Quinn, Peter Birrell, Roy Crewdson ([Freddie and the Dreamers as] cuckoo patrol), Victor Maddern (Dicko), John Le Mesurier (Gibbs), Vic Wise (Moley), Arthur Mullard (Yossle), Neil McCarthy (Superman No. 2), Michael Brennan (Superman No. 1), Peggy Ann Clifford (scout mistress), Ernest Clark (Marshall), Basil Dignam (Snodgrass), Lew Marco (referee), Jack Lambert (police inspector), Patsy Snell, Cheryl Molyneaux, Georgina Patterson, Sandra Hampton, Carmen Dene (Girl Guide), Jo Gibbons (Jo), Dominic Pye, Bill Turney (black gorilla), Roger Avon (policeman), Victor Platt, Dan Cornwall (van driver), Anthony Buckingham (owly), John Ross (Jumbo)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (4)
In: British National Film Catalogue v5 1967
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v5 1967: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v34 n400 May 1967  Page: 74
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v34 n400 May 1967: no known title]Language: English

In: The Daily Cinema n9347 22 Mar 1967  Page: 19
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9347 22 Mar 1967: no known title]Language: English

In: Kine Weekly n3102 25 Mar 1967  Page: 11
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3102 25 Mar 1967: no known title]Language: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 5886 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-942820
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(5)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 6622 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-522278
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 5886 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-942820
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 6769 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-702281
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 5867 FeetStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-702279
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 5904 FeetStock date: 1965BFI identifier: C-702280
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film