The Queen’s Guards (1961): Cast & Plot
The Queen’s Guards is a 1961 drama directed by Michael Powell, starring Duncan Lamont, Nigel Green and Ian Hunter. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Michael Powell
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Imperial Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Queen’s Guards About?
The premise of The Queen’s Guards without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After completing their training at Sandhurst, Captains John Fellows and Henry Wynne‑Walton are posted to the Middle East. John commands a parachute battalion, while Henry takes charge of a Household Cavalry armoured‑car platoon. His father, a former Guards officer, constantly tells him he can never equal his brother, who died in the war.
The Queen’s Guards Cast & Characters
Duncan Lamont leads the cast, with Nigel Green as Abu Sibdar and Ian Hunter. Directed by Michael Powell; 17 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Powell
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Duncan Lamont - Nigel Green as Abu Sibdar
- Ian Hunter
- Raymond Massey
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The Queen’s Guards Plot Summary
What happens in The Queen’s Guards from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John Fellowes, an officer in the Grenadier Guards, faces a defining year as he prepares for the Trooping the Colour ceremony on 11 June 1960. He is the son of retired guardsman Capt. Fellowes and Mrs. Fellowes, and his elder brother was also a Guards officer but was killed in action; John feels pressure to follow in his brother’s footsteps.
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What iconic military ceremony is the protagonist preparing for in the film?
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The Queen’s Guards FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Queen’s Guards, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Queen’s Guards?
The Queen’s Guards runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Queen’s Guards released?
The Queen’s Guards was released on October 17, 1961.
Who directed The Queen’s Guards?
The Queen’s Guards was directed by Michael Powell.
More films by Michael Powell Who is in the cast of The Queen’s Guards?
The Queen’s Guards stars Duncan Lamont, Nigel Green as Abu Sibdar and Ian Hunter, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Queen’s Guards have a post-credit scene?
No. The Queen’s Guards has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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