Movie

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River

“The fun never sets on the British Empire!”

★ 6.7(8)19681h 39m

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Israel. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Jerry Paris
Release date: 1968-07-12
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Walter Shenson Films

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About Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River is a 1968 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Jerry Paris, starring Jerry Lewis, Terry-Thomas and Jacqueline Pearce. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

George Lester is a man who is chasing rainbows, looking for the pot of gold at the end. When his wife, Pamela grows tired of being dragged all over the world, she leaves him. While she is away, George converts her family home into a discotheque, when she returns, she threatens to send George to jail for fraud, cause she didn't give her approval. George needing some fast bucks, decides to turn to an old cohort of his, William Homer but Willy's a little short. George then decides to steal the plans to a new drill, Pamela's suitor, Dudley Heath is working on. But when George gets the mumps, he can't make it to the meeting place and refuses to give Willy the plans unless he gives him the cash first. And the buyers won't give unless they see the merchandise first.

Cast

Jerry Lewis

George Lester

Terry-Thomas

H. William Homer

Jacqueline Pearce

Pamela Lester

Bernard Cribbins

Fred Davies

Patricia Routledge

Lucille Beatty

Nicholas Parsons

Dudley Heath

Michael Bates

Dr. Spink

Marianne Stone

Air Passenger

Colin Gordon

Mr. Hartford

John Bluthal

Dr. Pinto

Margaret Nolan

Spink's Nurse

Harold Goodwin

Six-Eyes Wiener

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River in Israel?+

In Israel, Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River on Netflix?+

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River?+

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River?+

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River stars Jerry Lewis, Terry-Thomas, Jacqueline Pearce, Bernard Cribbins and Patricia Routledge.

When did Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River come out?+

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River is a 1968 movie directed by Jerry Paris.

What genre is Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River?+

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River is Comedy film.

Who directed Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River?+

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River was directed by Jerry Paris.