
The Good Companions
1957-04-22 · 104 min · ★ 7.0
The story revolves around the Dinky Doos, a provincial musical troupe living from hand to mouth.
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- Directors
- J. Lee Thompson
- Production companies
- Associated British Picture Corporation
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Eric PortmanJess Oakroyd
Celia JohnsonMiss Trant
Janette ScottSusie Dean
Hugh GriffithMorton Mitcham
John FraserInigo Jollifant
Joyce GrenfellLady Parlitt
Bobby HowesJimmy Nunn
Rachel RobertsElsie and Effie Longstaff
John SalewMr. Joe
Mona WashbourneMrs. Joe
Paddy StoneJerry Jerningham
Carole LesleyFilm Star (as Leslie Carroll)
Shirley Anne FieldRedhead - Three Graces
Kim ParkerBrunette - Three Graces
Thora HirdMrs Oakroyd
Alec McCowenAlbert Oakroyd
Anthony NewleyMaurice MilbrauTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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