Sparrows Can’t Sing (1963): Cast
Sparrows Can’t Sing is a 1963 comedy drama directed by Joan Littlewood, starring James Booth as Charlie Gooding, Barbara Windsor and George Sewell. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Joan Littlewood
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sparrows Can’t Sing About?
The premise of Sparrows Can’t Sing without spoilers.
After two years at sea, Charlie returns to London’s East End to discover his home razed and his wife Maggie vanished. Rumor has it she’s cohabiting with married bus driver Bert and his toddler. As Charlie attempts to untangle the mess, his actions spark chaotic antics that the neighborhood watches with rapt curiosity.
Sparrows Can’t Sing Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- husband wife relationship
- london england
- east end london
- stripper
- pub
- cigarette smoking
- beer
- dancing
- singing
- f rated
- spanking
- butt slap
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- animal in title
- based on play
- independent film
Sparrows Can’t Sing Cast & Characters
James Booth leads the cast as Charlie Gooding, with Barbara Windsor as Maggie Gooding and George Sewell as Bert. Directed by Joan Littlewood; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joan Littlewood
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James Booth as Charlie Gooding - Barbara Windsor as Maggie Gooding
- George Sewell as Bert
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Roy Kinnear as Fred Gooding
Also Starring in Sparrows Can’t Sing
· 25 more- Victor Spinetti Arnold
- Wally Patch Watchman
- Arthur Mullard Ted
- Murray Melvin Georgie
- Harry H. Corbett Greengrocer
- John Junkin Bridge Operator
- Brian Murphy Jack
- Rita Webb Maggie's Neighbor
- Paddy Joyce Barman
- Fanny Carby Lil
- Glynn Edwards Charlie's Friend
- Yootha Joyce Barmaid
- Peggy Ann Clifford Ted's Wife
- Stephen Lewis Caretaker
- Marjie Lawrence Girl
- Avis Bunnage Bridgie Gooding
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- Eve Eden Eve
- Queenie Watts Queenie
- Barbara Ferris Nellie Gooding
- Bob Grant Perce
- Griffith Davies Chunky
- Jenny Sontag Momma
- May Scagnelli Gran
- Janet Howse Janet
- Gerry Raffles Lorry Driver
Cars in Sparrows Can’t Sing
18 cars on screen, including the 1957 Austin FX3 Taxi and the 1958 Austin FX4.
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1957 Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role -
1958 Austin FX4 Minor role -
1961 Austin Mini Van Minor role -
1939 Daimler 2½ Litre Minor role
Sparrows Can’t Sing Also Known As
Also known as “麻雀不唱歌”.
- Also known as
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- 麻雀不唱歌
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Sparrows Can’t Sing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sparrows Can’t Sing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sparrows Can’t Sing?
Sparrows Can’t Sing runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Sparrows Can’t Sing released?
Sparrows Can’t Sing was released on March 26, 1963.
Who directed Sparrows Can’t Sing?
Sparrows Can’t Sing was directed by Joan Littlewood.
More films by Joan Littlewood Who is in the cast of Sparrows Can’t Sing?
Sparrows Can’t Sing stars James Booth as Charlie Gooding, Barbara Windsor as Maggie Gooding and George Sewell as Bert, among 29 credited actors.
Does Sparrows Can’t Sing have a post-credit scene?
No. Sparrows Can’t Sing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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