The Great McGonagall
""I am Queen Victoria, and I am very Big in England.""
Originally released in 1975. The Great McGonagall is a comedy film. directed by Joseph McGrath. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, and Julia Foster
Synopsis
In this high-camp farce, Goons legend Spike Milligan stars as William Topaz McGonagall, an unemployed Scottish weaver and aspiring poet laureate who falls in love with Queen Victoria - a brilliant cameo by Peter Sellers - and thereafter devotes his banal poetry to her. Though McGonagall's solicitations are rejected by the Queen, it doesn't stop the turgid prose, and pathos, from overflowing as McGonagall hilariously attempts to become the greatest poet in the land. The image of the bad poet, trapped by his romanticism and inspired by a muse with a tin ear, appealed mightily to Spike Milligan, and this cult British spoof features the Goons show maestro at his ridiculous, genre-defying best.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1975
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great McGonagall about?
In this high-camp farce, Goons legend Spike Milligan stars as William Topaz McGonagall, an unemployed Scottish weaver and aspiring poet laureate who falls in love with Queen Victoria - a brilliant ...
Who directed The Great McGonagall?
The Great McGonagall was directed by Joseph McGrath.
How long is The Great McGonagall?
The Great McGonagall has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Great McGonagall released?
The Great McGonagall was released on January 23, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great McGonagall?
The main cast of The Great McGonagall includes Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Julia Foster, John Bluthal, Victor Spinetti.