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Private's Progress

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

★ 6.6(28)19561h 37m

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Good to know

Director: John Boulting
Release date: 1956-02-17
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Charter Film Productions
Part of: Stanley Windrush Collection

About Private's Progress

Private's Progress is a 1956 movie in the Comedy and War genres, directed by John Boulting, starring Ian Carmichael, Richard Attenborough and Terry-Thomas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Private's Progress in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ian Carmichael

Pte. Stanley Windrush

Richard Attenborough

Pvt. Percival Henry Cox

Terry-Thomas

Major Hitchcock

John Le Mesurier

Psychiatrist

William Hartnell

Sgt. Sutton

Dennis Price

Brig. Bertram Tracepurcel

Ian Bannen

Private Horrocks

Peter Jones

Arthur Egan

Christopher Lee

Major Schultz

Miles Malleson

Mr. Windrush Sr.

Jill Adams

Prudence Greenslade

Victor Maddern

Private George Blake

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Private's Progress in Canada?+

Private's Progress is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Private's Progress on Netflix?+

Private's Progress is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Private's Progress?+

Private's Progress has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Private's Progress?+

Private's Progress stars Ian Carmichael, Richard Attenborough, Terry-Thomas, John Le Mesurier and William Hartnell.

When did Private's Progress come out?+

Private's Progress is a 1956 movie directed by John Boulting.

What genre is Private's Progress?+

Private's Progress is Comedy and War film.

Who directed Private's Progress?+

Private's Progress was directed by John Boulting.