On the Fiddle ( Operation Snafu )

On the Fiddle (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Operation Snafu
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
93 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.66:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Teaser(s)
Trailer(s)
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1961 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Cyril Frankel

Written By:
R.F. Delderfield
Harold Buchman

Actors:
Alfred Lynch ..... Horace Pope
Sean Connery ..... Pedlar Pascoe
Victor Maddern ..... First Airman
Harry Locke ..... Huxtable
John Le Mesurier ..... Hixon
Eric Barker ..... Doctor
Viola Keats ..... Sister
Peter Sinclair ..... Mr. Pope
Edna Morris ..... Lil
Thomas Heathcote ..... Sergeant
Brian Weske ..... Corporal
Jack Lambert ..... Police Constable
Cyril Smith ..... Ticket Collector
Cecil Parker ..... Group Capt. Bascombe
Simon Lack ..... Flight Lt. Baldwin

Synopsis:

On the cusp of international fame, Sean Connery took a lead role in this star-studded film adaptation of R.F. Delderfield's story of a couple of lovable service dodgers who become accidental heroes. On the Fiddle is featured here in a brand-new transfer from original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Tricked into joining the RAF by a wily judge, wide boy Horace Pope sets his sights on the main chance, teams with slow-witted, good-hearted gypsy Pedlar Pascoe, and works up a lucrative racket in conning both his colleagues and the RAF. By means of various devious schemes Pope and Pascoe manage to avoid the front lines until they are sent to France - where they find themselves making unexpected and uncomfortably close contact with the enemy...

When he is pulled up in court for selling stuff on the street, Horace Pope says he was only doing it while waiting to enlist. The judge calls his bluff and forces him to sign up. Pope makes friends with the easy going but loyal Pedlar Pascoe, who happily goes along with all of his scams in an effort to avoid the front lines and make a bit on the side. However, his scams cause trouble where he goes and there are only so many places he can go before France beckons.

Tricked into joining the RAF by a wily judge, wide boy Horace Pope sets his sights on the main chance, teams with slow-witted, good-hearted gypsy Pedlar Pascoe, and works up a lucrative racket in conning both his colleagues and the RAF. By means of various devious schemes Pope and Pascoe manage to avoid the front lines until they are sent to France - where they find themselves making unexpected and uncomfortably close contact with the enemy (Network).

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 19 September, 2013.