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Barnacle Bill

6.619571h 27mUMovieComedy

A seasick sea captain commands an amusement pier despite local opposition. Released in the U.S. as 'All at Sea'

DirectorCharles Frend
WriterT. E. B. Clarke
ProducerMichael Balcon

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Channel 4 PlusChannel 4 Plus
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Charles Frend

AGAlec Guinness
Alec Guinness
Captain William Horatio Ambrose
HLHarry Locke
Harry Locke
Reporter
FPFrederick Piper
Frederick Piper
Barman
FGFred Griffiths
Fred Griffiths
Bus Driver
GC
Gerald Case
Commander
WMWilliam Mervyn
William Mervyn
Captain
JH
John Horsley
First Surgeon
DWDerek Waring
Derek Waring
Second Surgeon
DPDonald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
Cashier
NB
Newton Blick
Bank Manager
IBIrene Browne
Irene Browne
Mrs. Barrington
PHPercy Herbert
Percy Herbert
Tommy

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