Movie

Spare a Copper

★ 7.0(6)19401h 17m

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Good to know

Director: John Paddy Carstairs
Release date: 1940-12-02
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Associated Talking Pictures (ATP)

About Spare a Copper

Spare a Copper is a 1940 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by John Paddy Carstairs, starring George Formby, Dorothy Hyson and Bernard Lee. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Spare a Copper in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

George is an inept reserve policeman working in wartime Liverpool, who is chosen by a gang of Nazi saboteurs as the stooge for their planned destruction of the British battleship HMS Hercules. Framed by the villains and forced to go on the run, George sets out to clear his name with the aid of new girlfriend, Jane.

Cast

George Formby

George Carter

Dorothy Hyson

Jane Gray

Bernard Lee

Jake

George Merritt

Brewster

John Warwick

Shaw

Bryan Herbert

Williams

Warburton Gamble

Sir Robert

John Turnbull

Inspector Richards

James Woodburn

Macdermott

Eliot Makeham

Fuller

Ellen Pollock

Lady Hardstaff

Charles Carson

Admiral

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Spare a Copper in Mexico?+

Spare a Copper is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Spare a Copper on Netflix?+

Spare a Copper is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Spare a Copper?+

Spare a Copper has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in Spare a Copper?+

Spare a Copper stars George Formby, Dorothy Hyson, Bernard Lee, George Merritt and John Warwick.

When did Spare a Copper come out?+

Spare a Copper is a 1940 movie directed by John Paddy Carstairs.

What genre is Spare a Copper?+

Spare a Copper is Comedy film.

Who directed Spare a Copper?+

Spare a Copper was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.