Last Holiday (1950): Cast
Last Holiday is a 1950 comedy drama directed by Henry Cass, starring Alec Guinness as George Bird, Bernard Lee and Kay Walsh. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Henry Cass
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Watergate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Last Holiday About?
The premise of Last Holiday without spoilers.
George Bird, a hardworking salesman of agricultural machinery, learns from his doctor that his time is limited. Following the advice, he uses his savings to escape to an exclusive seaside resort, hoping to savor the sea, sun and serenity on what becomes his final, unforgettable holiday.
Last Holiday Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- death
- lie
- travel
- dinner party
- accidental death
- dark comedy
- 1950s
- british comedy
- british dark comedy
- 20th century
- europe
- european dark comedy
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- european comedy
- two word title
- salesman
- physician
- ironic ending
- police inspector
- mistaken identity
- gossip
- unionists
- smuggling
- royal flush
- card game
- socializing
- croquet
- golf course
- inventor
- luxury hotel
- pinebourne england
- violinist
- beggar
- x ray
- medical clinic
- spending spree
- walkout
- terminal illness
- luck
- gambling
- elevator
- car accident
- hotel
- based on play
Last Holiday Cast & Characters
Alec Guinness leads the cast as George Bird, with Bernard Lee as Inspector Wilton and Kay Walsh as Mrs. Poole. Directed by Henry Cass; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henry Cass
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Alec Guinness as George Bird -
Bernard Lee as Inspector Wilton -
Kay Walsh as Mrs. Poole - Sid James as Joe Clarence
Also Starring in Last Holiday
· 28 more- Wilfrid Hyde-White Chalfont
- Esma Cannon Miss Fox
- Grégoire Aslan Gambini
- Peter Jones Travel Agent
- Charles Lloyd Pack Bank Cashier
- Ernest Thesiger Sir Trevor Lampington
- Brian Oulton Prescott
- Hal Osmond Trade Union Man
- Arthur Howard Burden
- Muriel George Lady Oswington
- Moultrie Kelsall Sir Robert Kyle
- Helen Cherry Miss Mellows
- Brian Worth Derek Rockingham
- Lockwood West Dinsdale
- Leslie Weston William the Waiter
- Beatrice Campbell Sheila Rockingham
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- Harry Hutchinson Michael the Waiter
- Meier Tzelniker Baltin
- Raymond Rollett Doctor in Hotel
- Heather Wilde Maggie the Maid
- Campbell Cotts Bellinghurst
- Alexander Field Patient in Clinic Waiting Room
- Ronald Simpson Dr. Pevensey
- Eric Maturin Wrexham
- John Charlesworth
- Jean Colin Daisy Clarence
- Madam Kirkwood-Hackett Miss Hatfield
- David McCallum Sr. Blind Fiddler
More from Henry Cass
More films directed by Henry Cass: The Hand, Blood of the Vampire, Booby Trap and Breakaway.
Cars in Last Holiday
7 cars on screen, including the 1939 Rolls-Royce 25/30 h.p. Drop Head Coupé and the 1937 Austin 18/6.
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1939 Rolls-Royce 25/30 h.p. Drop Head Coupé Important role -
1937 Austin 18/6 Minor role -
1937 Austin 18/6 York Minor role -
1949 Fordson Thames ET6 Minor role
Last Holiday Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Ferien wie noch nie” and “Las últimas vacaciones”.
- Also known as
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- Ferien wie noch nie
- Las últimas vacaciones
- 最后的假期
- As Últimas Férias
- 15 días de vida
- Poslední prázdniny
- 버드의 마지막 휴가
- Οι τελευταίες διακοπές
- Vacances sur ordonnance
- Posljednji odmor
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Last Holiday FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Last Holiday, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Last Holiday?
Last Holiday runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Last Holiday released?
Last Holiday was released on May 5, 1950.
Who directed Last Holiday?
Last Holiday was directed by Henry Cass.
More films by Henry Cass Who is in the cast of Last Holiday?
Last Holiday stars Alec Guinness as George Bird, Bernard Lee as Inspector Wilton and Kay Walsh as Mrs. Poole, among 32 credited actors.
Does Last Holiday have a post-credit scene?
No. Last Holiday has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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