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Movie poster: Carry On Cruising (1962)
🎬 Movie

Carry On Cruising

1962 · 89 min Comedy
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

Captain Crowther's lot is not a happy one! Five of his crew have to be replaced and at such short notice before the voyage begins there isn't much to choose from. Not only does he get the five most incompetent shipmates ever to sail the seven seas, but the passengers turn out to be a rather strange bunch too. The SS Happy Wanderer will never be the same.

📋 Film Details

Year 1962
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy
Director Gerald Thomas
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (67 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its humor on the stark contrast between the rigid decorum of British seafaring and the absurd chaos introduced by the new crew. It relies on the classic "fish out of water" template, escalating each ridiculous situation through precise comedic timing and a brisk pace.

What lingers after the credits is the feeling of a well-executed, lighthearted farce where every shipboard mishap feels both inevitable and hilariously overstated. It's a testament to the enduring charm of simple, character-driven comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gerald Thomas

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With friends, some snacks, and a willingness to embrace the silliness.

🎭 Cast

Sidney James

Sidney James

Captain Wellington Crowther

Kenneth Williams

Kenneth Williams

First Officer Leonard Marjoribanks

Kenneth Connor

Kenneth Connor

Dr. Arthur Binn

Liz Fraser

Liz Fraser

Glad Trimble

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Dilys Laye

Flo Castle

Esma Cannon

Esma Cannon

Bridget Madderley

Lance Percival

Lance Percival

Wilfred Haines

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Jimmy Thompson

Sam Turner

Ronnie Stevens

Ronnie Stevens

Drunk Passenger

Vincent Ball

Vincent Ball

Jenkins

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