Make Me an Offer! (1954): Cast & Plot
Make Me an Offer! is a 1954 comedy directed by Cyril Frankel, starring Peter Finch as Charlie, Finlay Currie and Rosalie Crutchley. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Cyril Frankel
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- British Lion Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Make Me an Offer! About?
The premise of Make Me an Offer! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A down‑on‑his‑luck antiques dealer (Peter Finch) believes he has struck gold when he discovers a valuable vase hidden among a range of less‑desirable items. The vase’s owners are sharp and refuse to sell it cheaply, forcing him to pull out every trick in the book and devise clever schemes to turn his fortunes around and ultimately secure the prize.
Make Me an Offer! Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- based on novel
- group 3
Make Me an Offer! Cast & Characters
Peter Finch leads the cast as Charlie, with Finlay Currie as Abe Sparta and Rosalie Crutchley as Bella. Directed by Cyril Frankel; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Cyril Frankel
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Peter Finch as Charlie -
Finlay Currie as Abe Sparta - Rosalie Crutchley as Bella
- Adrienne Corri as Nicky
Also Starring in Make Me an Offer!
· 14 more- Ernest Thesiger Sir John Nightingale
- Meier Tzelniker Wendl
- Guy Middleton Armstrong
- Mark Baker Mindel
- Vic Wise Sweeting
- Alfie Bass Fred Frames
- John Le Mesurier Mr. Toshack
- Wilfrid Lawson Charlie's Father
- Richard O'Sullivan Charlie as a Boy
- Anthony Nicholls Auctioneer
- Eric Francis Auctioneer's Assistant
- John Godden Charlie's Son
- Helena Pickard Lady on Train
- Jane Wenham Dobbie
More from Cyril Frankel
More films directed by Cyril Frankel: Harry and Harriet, Tennis Court, Permission to Kill and The Trygon Factor.
Make Me an Offer! Plot Summary
What happens in Make Me an Offer! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a childhood trip to the British Museum, young Charlie, Peter Finch falls instantly in love with the Portland Vase, and that early spark foreshadows a lifelong fascination with English pottery that will shape his future as a dealer. As a boy he reads a newspaper clipping about the 1886 theft of art treasures, including a pristine green Portland Vase created by Josiah Wedgwood in 1783, a detail that threads through his ambitions for decades.
Full summary
The whole story of Make Me an Offer!, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Make Me an Offer!?
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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Which actor portrays Charlie, the pottery dealer, in the film?
Cars in Make Me an Offer!
9 cars on screen, including the 1936 Frazer Nash BMW 319 Sport Cabriolet and the 1936 Hillman 80.
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1936 Frazer Nash BMW 319 Sport Cabriolet Minor role -
1936 Hillman 80 Minor role -
1950 Standard Vanguard Phase I Minor role -
1951 Austin A40 Sports Background role
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Make Me an Offer! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Make Me an Offer!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Make Me an Offer!?
Make Me an Offer! runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Make Me an Offer! released?
Make Me an Offer! was released on December 8, 1954.
Who directed Make Me an Offer!?
Make Me an Offer! was directed by Cyril Frankel.
More films by Cyril Frankel Who is in the cast of Make Me an Offer!?
Make Me an Offer! stars Peter Finch as Charlie, Finlay Currie as Abe Sparta and Rosalie Crutchley as Bella, among 18 credited actors.
Does Make Me an Offer! have a post-credit scene?
No. Make Me an Offer! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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