Go to Blazes

Apr 18, 1962

1h 20m

★ 6.3

Overview

A gang of aspiring bank robbers involve themselves with arsonists and purchase their very own fire truck in an attempt to create the ultimate diversion. But posing as firemen leads them to disaster.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Associated British Picture Corporation

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Cast

Bernard

Dave King

Arson Eddie

Robert Morley

Harry

Daniel Massey

Withers

Dennis Price

Colette

Coral Browne

Alfie

Norman Rossington

Chantal

Maggie Smith

Salesman

Miles Malleson

Scrap Dealer

Wilfrid Lawson

Sergeant

David Lodge

Judge

Finlay Currie

Pipe Smoker

James Hayter

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