Geordie 1955
“A Giant Among Comedies”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- Frank Launder
- Network
- Argonaut Film
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is Geordie?
Geordie is a British film released in 1955. The film was directed and co-produced by Frank Launder.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1955
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 2, 1955
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Argonaut Film
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 11 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Argonaut Film
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Geordie is a British film released in 1955. The film was directed and co-produced by Frank Launder. Bill Travers stars in the title role as a Scotsman who becomes an athlete and competes at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. The film falls into the comedy, drama, and romance genres and has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes. It was released in Great Britain on September 2, 1955.
The story is concerned about a young Scottish boy who is worried about his small stature. To address this, he applies for a mail-order bodybuilding course, which results in him successfully gaining both height and strength. In the United States, the film was released under the title Wee Geordie.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Geordie worth watching?
Geordie holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Geordie and when was it released?
Geordie is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1955. Release status: Released.
Who directed Geordie?
Geordie was directed by Frank Launder.
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