The Million Pound Note
"Great fun... you can bank on it!"
Originally released in 1954. The Million Pound Note is a comedy film. directed by Ronald Neame.
Starring Gregory Peck, Ronald Squire, and Joyce Grenfell
Synopsis
An impoverished American sailor is fortunate enough to be passing the house of two rich gentlemen who have conceived the crazy idea of distributing a note worth one million pounds. The sailor finds that whenever he tries to use the note to buy something, people treat him like a king and let him have whatever he likes for free. Ultimately, the money proves to be more troublesome than it is worth when it almost costs him his dignity and the woman he loves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 7, 1954
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (74 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gregory Peck
as Henry Adams
Ronald Squire
as Oliver Montpelier
Joyce Grenfell
as Duchess of Cromarty
A.E. Matthews
as Duke of Frognal
Maurice Denham
as Jonathan Reid
Reginald Beckwith
as Rock
Brian Oulton
as Lloyd
John Slater
as Parsons
Hartley Power
as Lloyd Hastings
George Devine
as Chop House Proprietor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Million Pound Note about?
An impoverished American sailor is fortunate enough to be passing the house of two rich gentlemen who have conceived the crazy idea of distributing a note worth one million pounds. The sailor finds...
Who directed The Million Pound Note?
The Million Pound Note was directed by Ronald Neame.
How long is The Million Pound Note?
The Million Pound Note has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Million Pound Note released?
The Million Pound Note was released on January 7, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Million Pound Note?
The main cast of The Million Pound Note includes Gregory Peck, Ronald Squire, Joyce Grenfell, A.E. Matthews, Maurice Denham.