Review of Passport to Pimlico (1949) by Hannah B — 29 Oct 2009
An wonderful British comedy.
Centred around the area of Pimlico in London where an unexploded WW2 bomb about to be recovered is set off and below uncovers a cave of gold and riches and will that it belongs to Burgundy; a historian also makes the discovery that the people of the area are burgundians making it foreign soil.
This causes quite a stir amongst the residents however they are all proud; however they are soon invaded by 'tourists' all over London and people wanting to make a few extra bob, and with even more disruptions and running out of resources the tight knit community work together the clear the problems up. Its a sincere, down to earth and interesting film which keeps a good pace.
The cast is superb including charles hawtrey before the carry ons, Margaret Rutherford from miss Marple and the brillaint Stanley Holloway making it a witty classic and such a light hearted film from an underestimated era. Its always nice to watch on a rainy day and with the family to see simpler times, but still full of fun.
This review of Passport to Pimlico (1949) was written by Hannah B on 29 Oct 2009.
Passport to Pimlico has generally received positive reviews.
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