Movie

The Night We Dropped a Clanger

★ 5.8(8)19591h 25m

The Night We Dropped a Clanger is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Darcy Conyers
Release date: 1959-10-10
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Night We Dropped a Clanger

The Night We Dropped a Clanger is a 1959 movie in the Comedy and War genres, directed by Darcy Conyers, starring Brian Rix, Cecil Parker and Leslie Phillips. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Night We Dropped a Clanger in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.

Cast

Brian Rix

Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop

Cecil Parker

Air Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser

Leslie Phillips

Squadron Leader Thomas

William Hartnell

Sgt. Bright

Leo Franklyn

B.R. Belling

Liz Fraser

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John Welsh

Squadron Leader Grant

Toby Perkins

Flight Lt. Spendal

Sarah Branch

WAAF Hawkins

Charles Cameron

Gen. Gimble

Julian D'Albie

Air Marshal Carruthers

Arthur Brough

Adm. Bewdly

Themes & keywords

world war iibritish spydouble

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Night We Dropped a Clanger in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Night We Dropped a Clanger is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Night We Dropped a Clanger on Netflix?+

The Night We Dropped a Clanger is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Night We Dropped a Clanger?+

The Night We Dropped a Clanger has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Night We Dropped a Clanger?+

The Night We Dropped a Clanger stars Brian Rix, Cecil Parker, Leslie Phillips, William Hartnell and Leo Franklyn.

When did The Night We Dropped a Clanger come out?+

The Night We Dropped a Clanger is a 1959 movie directed by Darcy Conyers.

What genre is The Night We Dropped a Clanger?+

The Night We Dropped a Clanger is Comedy and War film.

Who directed The Night We Dropped a Clanger?+

The Night We Dropped a Clanger was directed by Darcy Conyers.