The Rebel (1961): Cast & Plot
The Rebel is a 1961 comedy directed by Robert Day, starring Tony Hancock as Anthony Hancock, Mervyn Johns and Irene Handl. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Robert Day
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rebel About?
The premise of The Rebel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Anthony Hancock quits his desk job to chase a career as an abstract painter, brimming with enthusiasm but lacking any real talent. Critics deride his work, yet he manages to impress a rising, genuinely gifted artist. Using that connection, Hancock dupes galleries and collectors, convincing the art world that he is a groundbreaking genius.
The Rebel Cast & Characters
Tony Hancock leads the cast as Anthony Hancock, with Mervyn Johns as Manager of Art Gallery, London and Irene Handl as Mrs. Crevatte. Directed by Robert Day; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Day
- Tony Hancock as Anthony Hancock
- Mervyn Johns as Manager of Art Gallery, London
- Irene Handl as Mrs. Crevatte
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Peter Bull as Manager of Art Gallery, Paris
Also Starring in The Rebel
· 21 more- Paul Massie Paul Ashby
- Nanette Newman Josey
- Dennis Price Jim Smith
- George Sanders Sir Charles Broward
- Grégoire Aslan Aristotle Carreras
- Margit Saad Margot Carreras
- Oliver Reed Artist in Cafe
- John Wood Poet
- Gary Cockrell Artist
- John Le Mesurier Office manager
- Liz Fraser Waitress
- Jean Marsh Strange Woman at Party (Uncredited)
- Hugh Lloyd Man on Train (Uncredited)
- Marie Burke Madame Laurent
- Marie Devereux Yvette
- Sandor Elès Artist
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- Bernard Rebel Art Dealer
- Mario Fabrizi Coffee Bar Attendant
- Victor Platt Dock Official
- Barry Shawzin Bistro Owner
- Neville Becker Artist
More from Robert Day
More films directed by Robert Day: Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor, Higher Ground, The Quick and the Dead and Diary of a Perfect Murder.
The Rebel Plot Summary
What happens in The Rebel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tony is a disaffected London office clerk who starts every morning with the same ritual: a train to Waterloo, a city of identical bowler hats, and the small rebellion of turning his umbrella the opposite way from his colleagues. The routine is the quiet heartbeat of a gray, routine-bound life, until a clash with his boss over a ledger of poor caricatures reveals Tony’s true impulse: art as a rupture from the ordinary. In those early scenes, the world is painted in dull grays, and Tony’s doodled faces become a stubborn spark of individuality in a drab, repetitive job.
Full summary
The whole story of The Rebel, scene by scene
The Rebel Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Rebel.
How Well Do You Know The Rebel?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the London office clerk who rebels by turning his umbrella the opposite way?
Cars in The Rebel
22 cars on screen, including the 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II LWB and the 1961 Simca Aronde P60 Océane.
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1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II LWB Important role -
1961 Simca Aronde P60 Océane Minor role -
1958 Buick unknown Background role -
1954 Cadillac Series 62 Background role
The Rebel Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Call Me Genius” and “Le rebelle”.
- Also known as
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- Call Me Genius
- Le rebelle
- O Rebelde
- 天才梦
- 天才夢
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The Rebel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Rebel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rebel?
The Rebel runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Rebel released?
The Rebel was released on March 7, 1961.
Who directed The Rebel?
The Rebel was directed by Robert Day.
More films by Robert Day Who is in the cast of The Rebel?
The Rebel stars Tony Hancock as Anthony Hancock, Mervyn Johns as Manager of Art Gallery, London and Irene Handl as Mrs. Crevatte, among 25 credited actors.
Does The Rebel have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rebel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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