Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959): Cast & Plot
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. is a 1959 comedy directed by Roy Boulting, starring Terry-Thomas as Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne, Kynaston Reeves and Raymond Huntley. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Roy Boulting
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Boulting Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carlton-Browne of the F.O. About?
The premise of Carlton-Browne of the F.O. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
For half a century Great Britain has maintained a treaty with a tiny Pacific island, but the agreement has slipped into obscurity. When the island’s monarch dies, the matter resurfaces at Whitehall, prompting the Foreign Office to dispatch diplomat Cadogan de Vere Carlton‑Browne on a mission to revive the long‑neglected friendly relations.
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- farce
- satire comedy
- island
- foreign office
- king
- princess
- satire
- power politics
- political satire
- news satire
- military parade
- cold war era
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- british colonial
- assassination
- colonel
- character name in title
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. Cast & Characters
Terry-Thomas leads the cast as Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne, with Kynaston Reeves as Sir Arthur Carlton-Browne and Raymond Huntley as Foreign Secretary Tufton-Slade. Directed by Roy Boulting; 58 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roy Boulting
- Terry-Thomas as Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne
- Kynaston Reeves as Sir Arthur Carlton-Browne
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Raymond Huntley as Foreign Secretary Tufton-Slade - Andre Charisse as Russian Minister
Also Starring in Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
· 54 more- Ian Bannen Young King Loris
- Thorley Walters Colonel Bellingham
- John Le Mesurier Grand Duke Alexis
- Ronald Adam Sir John Farthing
- Luciana Paluzzi Princess Ilyena
- Peter Sellers Prime Minister Amphibulos
- Mario Fabrizi Deputy Minister (uncredited)
- James Dyrenforth Admiral
- Marianne Stone Woman In Cinema
- Sam Kydd Signaller
- Irene Handl Mrs. Carter
- Miles Malleson Resident Advisor Davidson
- Kenneth Griffith Sir John's Assistant (uncredited)
- Ian Wilson Onlooker
- Marne Maitland Archipolagos
- Basil Dignam Security Officer
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- Guy Standeven Civil Servant
- Harry Locke Gaillardian commentator
- Austin Trevor Secretary General
- Michael Ward Hotel Manager
- John Glyn-Jones Newsreel Interviewer
- Nicholas Parsons Rodgers
- Marie Lohr Lady Carlton-Browne
- Margaret Lacey Onlooker
- Fred Machon Delegate at UN Conference
- Maurice Colbourne First Official
- John Van Eyssen Hewitt
- Robert Bruce Major Miller
- Anthony Chinn Dignitary at Royal Pageant
- Harold Kasket
- Patrick Mynhardt British Soldier
- George Holdcroft Security Man at Ministry
- Nicholas Bruce King Loris' Equerry
- Alexis Chesnakov First Russian Scientist
- Bruno Barnabe Maître d'
- Jim Tyson US Delegate at UN Conference
- Alf Mangan Delegate
- Frank Phillips BBC Newsreader
- James Ure Delegate at UN Conference
- Rex Garner Hotel Porter Removing Flowers
- Geremy Phillips Italian Guard
- Anthony Pendrell Official
- Max Brimmell Waiter
- Bill Rayment Second Russian Scientist
- Tony Spears Delegate at UN Conference
- Robert S. Young Archivist
- Katherine Keeton Dancer
- Dan Lester US Delegate at UN Conference
- Julie Hopkins Dancer
- Mark Mileham Child
- Michael Partridge Commandos Captain
- John Drake
- Kaplan Kaye
- Fiona Davie
More from Roy Boulting
More films directed by Roy Boulting: Soft Beds, Hard Battles, Mr. Forbush and the Penguins, There’s a Girl in My Soup and Twisted Nerve.
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. Plot Summary
What happens in Carlton-Browne of the F.O. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Britain’s accidental hold on Gaillardia—a small island tucked near the 33rd parallel south—unfolds as a slyly funny prologue that blends history with political farce. The island is split in two, its fates intertwined by an old feud and a century-old misstep: after granting Gaillardia self-rule in 1916, the Foreign Office loses track of its own representative, who remains on the island for decades. He finally writes a letter to the Foreign Office, sounding the alarm about suspicious Russian activity and hinting at a larger game afoot. This setup tees up a clash of powers and personalities that will test Britain’s influence and the island’s future.
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Which department does Carlton‑Browne head?
Cars in Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
5 cars on screen, including the 1923 Ford Model T and the 1910 Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p..
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Carlton-Browne of the F.O. Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Man in a Cocked Hat” and “Ausgerechnet Charlie Brown”.
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- Man in a Cocked Hat
- Ausgerechnet Charlie Brown
- Despiste ministerial
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Carlton-Browne of the F.O. FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Carlton-Browne of the F.O., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carlton-Browne of the F.O.?
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Carlton-Browne of the F.O. released?
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. was released on March 10, 1959.
Who directed Carlton-Browne of the F.O.?
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. was directed by Roy Boulting.
More films by Roy Boulting Who is in the cast of Carlton-Browne of the F.O.?
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. stars Terry-Thomas as Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne, Kynaston Reeves as Sir Arthur Carlton-Browne and Raymond Huntley as Foreign Secretary Tufton-Slade, among 58 credited actors.
Does Carlton-Browne of the F.O. have a post-credit scene?
No. Carlton-Browne of the F.O. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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