Green Grow the Rushes
Efforts to move Britain into the modern age don't sit well with the people of the small village of Anderia Marsh, who have claimed a right (going back to Henry III) to evade government-imposed import duties and taxes. And when the government decides to curb this right, the whole village quietly rises up in a comical rebellion. After their vessel runs aground during a storm and is impounded by the British authorities, local smugglers must find a way of disposing of their contraband brandy cargo before it's discovered by the Customs Officers.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1951 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Comedy, Thriller |
| Director | Derek N. Twist |
| Runtime | 77 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Green Grow the Rushes has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1951. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Roger Livesey
Capt. Cedric Biddle
Honor Blackman
Meg Cuffley
Richard Burton
Robert 'Bob' Hammond
Frederick Leister
Col. Gill
John Salew
Herbert Finch
Colin Gordon
Roderick Fisherwick
Geoffrey Keen
Spencer Prudhoe
Cyril Smith
Hubert Hewitt
Eliot Makeham
James Urquhart
Jack McNaughton
Bailiff Sgt. Edgar Rigby
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