Summary
The Amorous Prawn is a British film comedy first released in 1962,
directed by Anthony Kimmins.
The film stars Ian Carmichael, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Dennis Price and Robert Beatty.
It has also been released under the title: The Amorous Mr. Prawn.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Anthony Kimmins
- Script: Anthony Kimmins, Nicholas Phipps
- Photo: Wilkie Cooper
- Music: John Barry
- Cast: Ian Carmichael (Cpl. Sidney Green), Joan Greenwood (Lady Dodo Fitzadam), Cecil Parker (Gen. Sir Hamish Fitzadam), Dennis Price (Prawn (Mr. Vernon)), Robert Beatty (Larry Hoffman), Liz Fraser (Suzie Tidmarsh), Finlay Currie (Lochaye), Robert Nichols (Sam Goulansky), Bridget Armstrong (Pvt. Biddy O’Hara), Harry Locke (Albert Huggin), Derek Nimmo (Pvt. Willie Maltravers), Roddy McMillan (Pvt. McTavish), Sandra Dorne (Busty Babs), Michael Ripper (Angus), Roberta Desti (Jeweller’s Assistant), R.S.M. Brittain (Sergeant-Major), Russell Waters (McLeod), Geoffrey Bayldon (Telephone, Operator), Reg Lye (Uncle Joe (the poacher)), Gerald Sim (Telephone Operator), Jack Stewart (Pub Customer), Eric Woodburn (Publican)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 89 min
- Aka: The Amorous Mr. Prawn; The Playgirl and the War Minister
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