Details

Release year: 1961

Storyline

Newlyweds buy a houseboat after being conned. They fix it up and take friends on a river trip to Folkestone, but accidentally reach France instead. Stranded without fuel and supplies, they struggle to get back.

Top credits

Directors

C.M. Pennington-Richards

Writers

C.M. Pennington-Richards

Cast

Ian Carmichael — Jack Goddard
Janette Scott — Peggy
Sidney James — Sid
Liz Fraser — Sandra

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Did you know

• Janette Scott arrived at the location on Taggs Island in a brand-new sports car, a 21st-birthday present from her husband Jackie Rae. Rehearsals started with Ian Carmichael driving a Bentley with faulty brakes, which he only found out were faulty when he went into Janette's car, causing a large dent.

• Naunton Wayne's last film

• Noel Purcell, Naunton Wayne, Reginald Beckwith, and Irene Handl all receive 'Guest Stars' credits.