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Half a Sixpence
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Half a Sixpence

1967-12-21 · 143 min · ★ 6.0

Music · Drama · Romance

"If I had the money, I'd buy me a banjo!" says struggling sales clerk Arthur Kipps. Soon he'll inherit enough to buy a whole bloomin' orchestra. But can his newfound wealth buy happiness?

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Directors
George Sidney
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Ameran Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tommy SteeleTommy SteeleArthur Kipps
Julia FosterJulia FosterAnn
Cyril RitchardCyril RitchardHarry Chitterlow
Penelope HornerPenelope HornerHelen
Elaine TaylorElaine TaylorVictoria
Hilton EdwardsHilton EdwardsShalford
James VilliersJames VilliersHubert
Allan CuthbertsonAllan CuthbertsonWilkins
Pamela BrownPamela BrownMrs. Walsingham
Christopher SandfordChristopher SandfordSid
Grover DaleGrover DalePearce
Aleta MorrisonAleta MorrisonLaura
Julia SuttonFlo
Sheila FalconerKate
Leslie MeadowsBuggins
Barry SinclairWoodrow
Jean AndersonJean AndersonLady Botting
Gerald CampionGerald CampionFat Boy
James BolamJames BolamMr Jones
Bartlett MullinsCarshott

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