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Light Up the Sky

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Bunglers (Ian Carmichael, Tommy Steele, Benny Hill) man a British searchlight battery during World War II.

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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Unwisely, this banal British war comedy strives for pathos as well as laughter. Nov 26, 2019 Full Review Phil Hall Film Threat A great little wartime drama starring (of all people) Benny Hill and Tommy Steele. Why isn't this gem better known? Rated: 5/5 Apr 29, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member a bunch of misfit soldiers in charge of a army searchlight station during the blitz. each soldier with his own story to tell. Great cast. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member It's not the funniest of films, although there's quite a few recognisable faces for a British audience to enjoy, however there is a deliberate serious element alongside the light humour. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member An enjoyable film to watch on a lazy afternoon, but I have to say Tommy Steele's character although cute as always, wasn't the most likable really. The film itself had its funny parts and its sad parts - and ultimately is well worth watching when there is nothing else to do. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Lewis Gilbert

Director

Ian Carmichael

Lt. Ogleby

Tommy Steele

Eric McGaffey

Benny Hill

Syd McGaffey

Sydney Tafler

Ted Green

Victor Maddern

Lance Bombardier Tomlinson
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Movie Info

Synopsis Bunglers (Ian Carmichael, Tommy Steele, Benny Hill) man a British searchlight battery during World War II.
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Producer
Lewis Gilbert
Screenwriter
Vernon Harris
Production Co
Criterion Films
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m