Summary
The Admirable Crichton is a British film comedy first released in 1957,
directed by Lewis Gilbert.
The film stars Kenneth More, Diane Cilento, Cecil Parker, Sally Ann Howes and Martita Hunt.
It has also been released under the title: Paradise Lagoon.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Lewis Gilbert
- Script: J.M. Barrie, Lewis Gilbert, Vernon Harris
- Photo: Wilkie Cooper
- Music: Douglas Gamley
- Cast: Kenneth More (Crichton), Diane Cilento (Tweeny), Cecil Parker (Lord Loam), Sally Ann Howes (Lady Mary), Martita Hunt (Lady Brocklehurst), Jack Watling (Treherne), Peter Graves (Brocklehurst), Gerald Harper (Ernest), Mercy Haystead (Catherine), Miranda Connell (Agatha), Miles Malleson (Vicar), Eddie Byrne (Captain), Joan Young (Mrs. Perkins), Brenda Hogan (Fisher), Peter Welch (Rolleston), Toke Townley (Lovegrove), Roland Curram (Thomas), John Le Mesurier
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 94 min
- Aka: Paradise Lagoon
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