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Information
- A.k.a.
- Big Time Operators
- Year
- 1957
- Runtime
- 80 min.
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Genre
- Comedy
- Rating *
- 7.0
- Votes *
- 1,032
- Checks
- 103
- Favs
- 5
- Dislikes
- 2
- Favs/checks
- 4.9% (1:21)
- Favs/dislikes
- 3:1
Top comments
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inhonoredglory
A classic British comedy, this charming film follows a newlywed couple (Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna) as they encounter an unexpected inheritance to a run-down cinema. Its aged, devoted occupants -- a dotty old lady, a drunk projectionist, and a simple, ancient usher -- help bring the cinema to some small profit, despite continued malfunction. The characters make the picture; their charm shines. Watch for the scene the three older folks give themselves a silent picture treat. Such tenderness. 12 years 1 month ago