Private's Progress
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Stanley Windrush has to interrupt his university education when he is called up towards the end of the war. He quickly proves himself not to be officer material, but befriends wily Private Percival Cox who knows exactly how all the scams work in the confused world of the British Army. And Stanley's brigadier War Office uncle seems to be up to something more than a bit shady too - and they are both soon working for him, behind the enemy lines.
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About Private's Progress
Private's Progress is a 1956 English-language comedy and war film directed by John Boulting. The cast is led by Ian Carmichael, Richard Attenborough, Terry-Thomas. It has a runtime of 1h 37m.
Private's Progress was produced by Charter Film Productions, British Lion Film Corporation, and Boulting Brothers and made in United Kingdom. It was released on February 17, 1956, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Boulting
- Writers
- John Boulting, Frank Harvey
- Release date
- February 17, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Charter Film Productions, British Lion Film Corporation, Boulting Brothers
Private's Progress cast & crew
Private's Progress was directed by John Boulting and written by John Boulting and Frank Harvey.
The cast features Ian Carmichael as Pte. Stanley Windrush, Richard Attenborough as Pvt. Percival Henry Cox, Terry-Thomas as Major Hitchcock, John Le Mesurier as Psychiatrist, William Hartnell as Sgt. Sutton, and Dennis Price as Brig. Bertram Tracepurcel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Addison, cinematography is by Eric Cross, and it was produced by Roy Boulting.
Is Private's Progress worth watching?
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and war, Private's Progress is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Private's Progress
Ian Carmichael
Pte. Stanley Windrush
Richard Attenborough
Pvt. Percival Henry Cox
Terry-Thomas
Major Hitchcock
John Le Mesurier
Psychiatrist
William Hartnell
Sgt. Sutton
Dennis Price
Brig. Bertram Tracepurcel
Ian Bannen
Private Horrocks
Peter Jones
Arthur Egan
Christopher Lee
Major Schultz
Miles Malleson
Mr. Windrush Sr.
Jill Adams
Prudence Greenslade
Victor Maddern
Private George Blake
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▸What language is Private's Progress in?
Private's Progress is originally in English, with audio tracks including Russian, German, Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Private's Progress?
Private's Progress runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Private's Progress rated?
Private's Progress is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 28 ratings.
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