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Country. United Kingdom. Language. English. Budget. £211,633 [1] Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (U.S. title: Man in a Cocked Hat) is a 1959 British comedy film directed by Roy Boulting and Jeffrey Dell and starring Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers, and Luciana Paluzzi. [2] It was written by Boulting and Dell and produced by John Boulting.
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) explored such topical issues as Britain's colonial collapse, the cold war, and even the volatile subject of partition. The Boultings' mixture of satire and broad comedy in this context was not universally well received: the Monthly Film Bulletin thought their position "invidious" and the comedy "uncomfortable ...
- Jeffrey Dell
- John Boulting
- Jeffrey Dell
- Charter Film Productions
Feb 20, 2024 · 327.9M. Carlton-Browne Of The F.O. When the king of a small Pacific Island dies, the Island's evil and greedy Prime Minister looks to profit from the monarch's death. But the British quickly send a diplomat, the bumbling Carlton-Browne, to establish friendly ties with the heir to the throne. Starring: Peter Sellers, Terry Thomas, Luciana Paluzzi.
- 86 min
In so doing, they widened their satirical range beyond the domestic scene and into the arena of world politics. Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) explored such topical issues as Britain's colonial collapse, the cold war, and even the volatile subject of partition. The Boultings ' mixture of satire and broad comedy in this context was not ...
- Jeffrey Dell
- John Boulting
- Jeffrey Dell
- Charter Film Productions
British Foreign Secretary Tufton Slade (Raymond Huntley) and Carlton-Browne greet Young King Loris (Ian Bannen) when he arrives for discussions about Gaillardia. A studio set included for sake of completeness. A typical housewife, Mrs. Carter (Irene Handl), is interviewed about her opinions on the 'cold war' for a cinema newsreel.
Jan 11, 2016 · A guide to Carlton-Browne Of The F.O., the 1959 film. With political unrest in the small island state of Gaillardia, Carlton-Browne of the Foreign Office arrives to strengthen the somewhat shaky bonds of friendship. His mishandling of the situation, however, achieves a series of hilarious disasters.
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Carlton-Browne of the F.O. is a film directed by Roy Boulting, Jeffrey Dell with Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers, Luciana Paluzzi, Ian Bannen .... Year: 1959. Original title: Carlton-Browne of the F.O.. Synopsis: Great Britain has had an international agreement for the last 50 years with a small pacific island.
