On the Fiddle
“Never have so few fiddled so many!”
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Tricked into joining the RAF by a wily judge, wide boy Horace Pope sets his sights on the main chance, teams with slow-witted, good-hearted gypsy Pedlar Pascoe, and works up a lucrative racket in conning both his colleagues and the RAF. By means of various devious schemes Pope and Pascoe manage to avoid the front lines until they are sent to France - where they find themselves making unexpected and uncomfortably close contact with the enemy.
Cast
Alfred Lynch
as Horace Pope
Sean Connery
as Pedlar Pascoe
Cecil Parker
as Group Capt. Bascombe
Stanley Holloway
as Mr. Cooksley
Alan King
as Top Sgt. Buzzer
Eric Barker
as Doctor
Barbara Windsor
as Mavis
Bill Owen
as Cpl. Gittens
John Le Mesurier
as Hixon
Kathleen Harrison
as Mrs. Cooksley
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Trowbridge
Patsy Rowlands
as Evie
Terence Longdon
as Air Gunner
Lance Percival
as MacTaggart (Uncredited)
Kenneth J. Warren
as Dusty
Anton Rodgers
as Soldier in Canteen (Uncredited)
Jack Smethurst
as Dai Tovey
Victor Maddern
as 1st Airman
Harry Locke
as Huxtable
Graham Stark
as Sgt. Ellis
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Stream On the Fiddle online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about comedy movie originally produced in English and released in 1961, it's earned a solid 5.7/10 from 7 viewers worldwide.
About On the Fiddle
“Never have so few fiddled so many!”
Tricked into joining the RAF by a wily judge, wide boy Horace Pope sets his sights on the main chance, teams with slow-witted, good-hearted gypsy Pedlar Pascoe, and works up a lucrative racket in conning both his colleagues and the RAF. By means of various devious schemes Pope and Pascoe manage to avoid the front lines until they are sent to France - where they find themselves making unexpected and uncomfortably close contact with the enemy. Running 87 minutes.
On the Fiddle Cast and Characters
The cast features Alfred Lynch (as Horace Pope), Sean Connery (as Pedlar Pascoe), Cecil Parker (as Group Capt. Bascombe), Stanley Holloway (as Mr. Cooksley), and Alan King (as Top Sgt. Buzzer). Their performances are a major reason On the Fiddle has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch On the Fiddle NowWhy People Are Watching On the Fiddle
On the Fiddle flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is On the Fiddle?
On the Fiddle runs for 87 minutes (about 1.5 hour).
Is On the Fiddle good? What's the rating?
On the Fiddle holds a 5.7/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of On the Fiddle?
The main cast includes Alfred Lynch, Sean Connery, Cecil Parker, and Stanley Holloway, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is On the Fiddle available in English?
Yes — On the Fiddle was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was On the Fiddle released?
On the Fiddle was released in 1961.
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What is On the Fiddle about?
On the Fiddle is a Comedy English-language film. Tricked into joining the RAF by a wily judge, wide boy Horace Pope sets his sights on the main chance, teams with slow-witted, good-hearted gypsy Pedlar Pascoe, and works up a lucrative racket in conning both his colleagues and the RAF. By means of various devious schemes Pope and Pascoe manage to avoid the front lines until they are sent to France - where they find themselves making unexpected and uncomfortably close contact with the enemy.
When was On the Fiddle released?
On the Fiddle was released on October 10, 1961. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. The film was produced by Coronado Productions.
Who stars in On the Fiddle?
On the Fiddle stars Alfred Lynch, Sean Connery, Cecil Parker and Stanley Holloway. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is On the Fiddle available in HD?
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