Alive and Kicking (1959 film)
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| Directed by | Cyril Frankel |
| Written by | Denis Cannan William Dinnie William Murum |
| Produced by | Victor Skutezky |
| Starring | Sybil Thorndike Kathleen Harrison Estelle Winwood Stanley Holloway |
| Cinematography | Gilbert Taylor |
| Edited by | Bernard Gribble |
| Music by | Philip Green |
Production company | Diador |
| Distributed by | Warner-Pathé Distributors (UK) Seven Arts (US) |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Alive and Kicking is a 1959 British comedy film directed by Cyril Frankel and starring Sybil Thorndike, Kathleen Harrison, Estelle Winwood and Stanley Holloway.[1] Its plot follows three women who grow dissatisfied with their lives in a retirement home and decide to search for fresh enjoyment and adventure. They eventually end up running a successful sweater business in Ireland.
Cast
- Sybil Thorndike - Dora
- Kathleen Harrison - Rosie
- Estelle Winwood - Mabel
- Stanley Holloway - MacDonagh
- Liam Redmond - Old man
- Marjorie Rhodes - Old woman
- Richard Harris - Lover (film debut)
- Olive McFarland - Lover
- John Salew - Solicitor
- Eric Pohlmann - Captain
- Colin Gordon - Bird watcher
- Joyce Carey - Matron
- Anita Sharp-Bolster - Postmistress
- Paul Farrell - Postman
- Patrick McAlinney - Policeman
- Liz Fraser - Minor role
- Brendan O'Dowda - Singer/Minor Role
- Joseph McNally - Title Singer/ Minor Role
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