The Good Companions (1957)

Released: 1957-04-22 Duration: 1hr 44min

Genres: Music Comedy Romance

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Overview

The story revolves around the Dinky Doos, a provincial musical troupe living from hand to mouth.

Production Companies

Associated British Picture Corporation

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	0.682

Directed By

J. Lee Thompson

Crew

Director
J. Lee Thompson

Novel
J. B. Priestley

Additional Dialogue
J.L. Hodson

Additional Dialogue
John Whiting

Producer
Hamilton G. Inglis

Producer
J. Lee Thompson

Editor
Gordon Pilkington

Director of Photography
Gilbert Taylor

Writer
J.L. Hodson

Writer
T.J. Morrison

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