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Private's Progress

Private's Progress

The film that is respectfully dedicated to all those who got away with it !

Stanley Windrush has to interrupt his university education when he is called up towards the end of the war. He quickly proves himself not to be officer material, but befriends wily Private Percival Cox who knows exactly how all the scams work in the confused world of the British Army. And Stanley's brigadier War Office uncle seems to be up to something more than a bit shady too - and they are both soon working for him, behind the enemy lines.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Private's Progress
  • Genres: Comedy, War
  • Release Date: 1956-02-17
  • Runtime: 97 minutes
  • Rating: 6.558/10 (26 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Charter Film Productions, British Lion Film Corporation, Boulting Brothers
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6242
  • Languages: Japanese, English, Russian, German

Cast & Crew

Ian Carmichael

Ian Carmichael

as Pte. Stanley Windrush

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough

as Pvt. Percival Henry Cox

Terry-Thomas

Terry-Thomas

as Major Hitchcock

John Le Mesurier

John Le Mesurier

as Psychiatrist

William Hartnell

William Hartnell

as Sgt. Sutton

Dennis Price

Dennis Price

as Brig. Bertram Tracepurcel

Ian Bannen

Ian Bannen

as Private Horrocks

Peter Jones

Peter Jones

as Arthur Egan

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

as Major Schultz

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

as Mr. Windrush Sr.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Private's Progress?

Private's Progress is a Comedy, War movie directed by . It was released on 1956-02-17.

Who are the main actors in Private's Progress?

The main cast includes Ian Carmichael, Richard Attenborough, Terry-Thomas, John Le Mesurier, William Hartnell, .

Where can I watch Private's Progress online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Private's Progress is available.

Is Private's Progress based on a true story?

The film that is respectfully dedicated to all those who got away with it !

What is the IMDb rating of Private's Progress?

Private's Progress has an IMDb rating of 6.558/10 based on 26 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Private's Progress?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Private's Progress?

The soundtrack was composed by Charter Film Productions, British Lion Film Corporation, Boulting Brothers. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Private's Progress filmed?

Private's Progress was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Private's Progress?

The total runtime of Private's Progress is 97 minutes.

Is Private's Progress suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Private's Progress?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Private's Progress.

Does Private's Progress have a post-credit scene?

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