Press for Time (1966)
1h 42m
Running Time
January 1, 1966Release Date
Plot.
Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places
Where to Watch.


Currently Press for Time is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Amazon Video
Streaming in:🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Cast & Crew.

Norman Wisdom
Norman Sheilds / Screenplay

Angela Browne
Eleanor Lampton

Tracey Crisp
Ruby Fairchild

Derek Bond
Maj. R.E. Bartlett

Allan Cuthbertson
Mr. Ballard

Derek Francis
Ernest Corcoran

Noel Dyson
Mrs. Corcoran

Jennifer White
Isobel (uncredited)

Peter Jones
Robin Willobey (photographer)

David Lodge
Mr. Ross

Stanley Unwin
Mr. Nottage

Frances White
Liz Corcoran

Michael Balfour
Sewerman

Tony Selby
Harry Marshall

Michael Bilton
Councilor Hedge

Norman Pitt
Councilor Quilter

Hazel Coppen
Granny Fork

Totti Truman Taylor
Mrs. Doe Connor

Toni Gilpin
PM's secretary

Gordon Rollings
Bus conductor

Helen Mirren
Beauty Pageant Contestant (uncredited)

Robert Asher
Director

Jimmy Evans
Makeup Supervisor

Cyril Collick
Sound Supervisor

Kay Gilbert
Costume Supervisor

Gerry Hambling
Supervising Editor

Bryan Coates
Assistant Director

Eddie Leslie
Screenplay

Angus McGill
Book

Anne Suddi
Casting Director

Jack Martin
Production Manager

Peter Newbrook
Director of Photography / Producer
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Details.
Wiki.
Press for Time is a 1966 British comedy film directed by Robert Asher and starring Norman Wisdom. The screenplay was written by Eddie Leslie and Wisdom, based on the 1963 novel Yea Yea Yea, by Angus McGill. It was partly filmed in Teignmouth in Devon. It was the last film Wisdom made for the Rank Organisation.
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