The Galloping Major 1951
“A Galloping Laugh Hit!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Director
- Henry Cornelius
- Networks
- Romulus Films, British Lion Film Corporation, Riverside Studios Ltd.
- Where to Stream
- Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
What is The Galloping Major?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Galloping Major" (1951). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1951
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Release date
- May 7, 1951
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Romulus Films, British Lion Film Corporation, Riverside Studios Ltd.
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 9 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~82 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Romulus Films, British Lion Film Corporation, Riverside Studios Ltd.
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Galloping Major" (1951).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: The Galloping Major
Year: 1951
Genre: British comedy sports film [3] / Comedy [1]
Release Date (GB): 05/07/1951 [1]
Runtime: 1h 22m [1]
Plot: A syndicate is set up to buy a racehorse, but they end up buying the wrong one by mistake. The horse is useless on the flat, so they try entering him as a jumper [1, 4].
Cast: Basil Radford, Jimmy Hanley, Janette Scott [3]. Supporting roles: Sid James, Charles Hawtrey, Joyce Grenfell [3].
Sid James info: South African-British actor (1913–1976) [5].
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
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- 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 The Galloping Major worth watching?
The Galloping Major holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Galloping Major and when was it released?
The Galloping Major is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 1951. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Galloping Major?
The Galloping Major was directed by Henry Cornelius.
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