The Amorous Prawn
| The Amorous Prawn | |
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Original film poster
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| Directed by | Anthony Kimmins |
| Produced by | Leslie Gilliat |
| Written by |
Anthony Kimmins(play and screenplay) Nicholas Phipps |
| Starring |
Ian Carmichael Joan Greenwood Cecil Parker |
| Music by | John Barry |
| Cinematography | Wilkie Cooper |
| Edited by | Thelma Connell |
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Production
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Covent Garden Films
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| Distributed by | British Lion Films |
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Release date
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Running time
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89 min |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
The Amorous Prawn or The Amorous Mr. Prawn is a 1962 British comedy film directed by Anthony Kimmins and starring Ian Carmichael, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker. The film was based on a farcical play by Kimmins.
In the United States the film was retitled The Playgirl and the War Minister to exploit the Profumo Affair.
General Fitzadam receives his final posting in the remote Scottish Highlands, where his wife decides to run their residence as a hotel for wealthy Americans.
The original play had been popular and run for over 900 performances.
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