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The Good Companions

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Miss Trant (Celia Johnson), a philanthropic, adventure-seeking spinster, joins forces with songwriter Inigo Jollifant (John Fraser) and the newly unemployed Jess Oakroyd (Eric Portman) to re-energize a faltering musical theater troupe, the Dinky Doos. Although rock 'n' roll, striptease and television are about to capture the world's attention, the troupe revels in its sense of community, and Jollifant falls for the star, Susie Dean (Janette Scott), who ultimately gets her chance on the West End.

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Audience Member more high drama with Natalie's dad and my fave english acctress Johnson Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Miss Trant (Celia Johnson), a philanthropic, adventure-seeking spinster, joins forces with songwriter Inigo Jollifant (John Fraser) and the newly unemployed Jess Oakroyd (Eric Portman) to re-energize a faltering musical theater troupe, the Dinky Doos. Although rock 'n' roll, striptease and television are about to capture the world's attention, the troupe revels in its sense of community, and Jollifant falls for the star, Susie Dean (Janette Scott), who ultimately gets her chance on the West End.
Director
J. Lee Thompson
Producer
J. Lee Thompson, Hamilton G. Inglis
Screenwriter
T.J. Morrison, J.L. Hodson, John Whiting
Production Co
Miramax
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 44m