Carry On Constable (1960): Cast & Plot
Carry On Constable is a 1960 comedy directed by Gerald Thomas, starring Kenneth Connor as P.C. Charlie Constable, Eric Barker and Victor Maddern. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Peter Rogers Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carry On Constable About?
The premise of Carry On Constable without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a rampant flu epidemic, three hapless new recruits are posted to Inspector Mills’s police station in the city. With aid of Special Constable Gorse, their incompetence sabotages police operations, so criminals slip away even before the officers arrive. To keep their jobs and prevent Sgt. Wilkins’s transfer, they must finally prove themselves.
Carry On Constable Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- police
- carry on
- woman in a bathtub
- man dresses as a woman
- woman wrapped in a towel
- camp
- campy
- british sex comedy
- sex comedy
- female police officer
- sex spoof
- spoof
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- male police officer
- rookie police officer
- police officer
- parody comedy
- reference to a zodiac sign
- zodiac sign
- astrology
- horoscope
- reference to pisces the astrological sign
- reference to mars the planet
- reference to uranus the planet
- british humor
- epidemic
- flu epidemic
- alliterative title
- criminal
- constable
- influenza
- sergeant
- recruit
- police station
- kiss
- stolen money
- switchboard operator
- police van
- falling down stairs
- handcuffs
- hideout
- abandoned house
- truncheon
- bag of money
- criminal gang
- climbing through a window
- pond
- pushed into water
- arrest
- tow truck
- listening to a radio
Carry On Constable Cast & Characters
Kenneth Connor leads the cast as P.C. Charlie Constable, with Eric Barker as Inspector Mills and Victor Maddern as Detective Sgt. Liddell. Directed by Gerald Thomas; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gerald Thomas
- Kenneth Connor as P.C. Charlie Constable
- Eric Barker as Inspector Mills
- Victor Maddern as Detective Sgt. Liddell
- Sid James as Sergeant Frank Wilkins
Also Starring in Carry On Constable
· 31 more- Hattie Jacques Sergeant Laura Moon
- Kenneth Williams P.C. Stanley Benson
- Leslie Phillips P.C. Tom Potter
- Joan Sims W.P.C. Gloria Passworthy
- Charles Hawtrey S.P.C. Timothy Gorse
- Joan Hickson Mrs. May
- Cyril Chamberlain Thurston
- Jack Taylor Cliff
- Irene Handl Distraught Mother
- Michael Balfour Matt
- Esma Cannon Deaf Old Lady
- Brian Oulton Store Manager
- Frank Forsyth Citizen
- Lucy Griffiths Miss Horton
- Shirley Eaton Sally Barry
- Tom Gill Citizen
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- Hilda Fenemore Agitated Woman
- Terence Longdon Herbert Hall
- Joan Young Lady Mayoress
- Jill Adams WPC Harrison
- Noel Dyson Vague Woman
- Freddie Mills Jewel Thief
- Eric Corrie Citizen
- Dorinda Stevens Young Woman
- Robin Ray Assistant Manager
- John Antrobus Citizen
- Peter Bennett Pickpocket
- Diane Aubrey Honoria
- Eric Boon Shorty
- Ian Curry Eric
- Mary Law Shop Assistant
More from Gerald Thomas
More films directed by Gerald Thomas: Carry On Columbus, Carry On Emmannuelle, Carry On England and Carry On Behind.
Carry On Constable Plot Summary
What happens in Carry On Constable from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At a quiet suburban police station, a flu epidemic stretches the staff thin, leaving desks manned by only a skeleton crew. Sergeant Frank Wilkins is relieved to learn that three fresh recruits are due to join, hoping they’ll restore some order and lift the mood on a weary shift.
On their way into the station, the trio—PC Stanley Benson, PC Tom Potter, and PC Charles Constable—inadvertently help bank robbers into their getaway car, only to discover the ruse and feel a flush of embarrassment at their mistake. The newcomers bring a mix of intellect, charm, and superstition to the team, and their arrival is soon followed by the arrival of WPC Gloria Passworthy and Special Constable S.P.C. Timothy Gorse, who complete the roster and add new dynamics to the beat.
Full summary
The whole story of Carry On Constable, scene by scene
Carry On Constable Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Carry On Constable?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What health crisis leaves the suburban police station running on a skeleton crew at the start?
Cars in Carry On Constable
44 cars on screen, including the 1959 Austin A35 Van and the 1951 Plymouth Cambridge.
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1959 Austin A35 Van Important role -
1951 Plymouth Cambridge Important role -
1957 Wolseley 6/90 Series III Important role -
1941 Austin K2 Minor role
Carry On Constable Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Uns kann kein krummes Ding erschüttern” and “Pas på strisserne”.
- Also known as
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- Uns kann kein krummes Ding erschüttern
- Pas på strisserne
- Folytassa, rendőr!
- 警伯奇遇记
- 菜鸟警员
- Ist ja irre - Diese strammen Polizisten
- Так держать, констебль!
- Folytassa, fakabát
- 警员也疯狂
- Cała naprzód: Posterunkowy do dzieła
- Les Loustics à l'hosto
- Carry On: Pokračujte, konstáble
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- O Quartel do Barulho
- Nu tar vi polisen
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Carry On Constable FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Carry On Constable, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carry On Constable?
Carry On Constable runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Carry On Constable released?
Carry On Constable was released on February 22, 1960.
Who directed Carry On Constable?
Carry On Constable was directed by Gerald Thomas.
More films by Gerald Thomas Who is in the cast of Carry On Constable?
Carry On Constable stars Kenneth Connor as P.C. Charlie Constable, Eric Barker as Inspector Mills and Victor Maddern as Detective Sgt. Liddell, among 35 credited actors.
Does Carry On Constable have a post-credit scene?
No. Carry On Constable has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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