Spare a Copper
Originally released in 1940. Spare a Copper is a comedy film. directed by John Paddy Carstairs. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Formby, Dorothy Hyson, and Bernard Lee
Synopsis
George is an inept reserve policeman working in wartime Liverpool, who is chosen by a gang of Nazi saboteurs as the stooge for their planned destruction of the British battleship HMS Hercules. Framed by the villains and forced to go on the run, George sets out to clear his name with the aid of new girlfriend, Jane.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Associated Talking Pictures (ATP)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spare a Copper about?
George is an inept reserve policeman working in wartime Liverpool, who is chosen by a gang of Nazi saboteurs as the stooge for their planned destruction of the British battleship HMS Hercules. Fram...
Who directed Spare a Copper?
Spare a Copper was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
How long is Spare a Copper?
Spare a Copper has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Spare a Copper released?
Spare a Copper was released on December 2, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spare a Copper?
The main cast of Spare a Copper includes George Formby, Dorothy Hyson, Bernard Lee, George Merritt, John Warwick.