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Trouble Brewing (1939): Cast

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Trouble Brewing is a 1939 music comedy directed by Anthony Kimmins, starring George Formby as George Gullip, Martita Hunt and Gus McNaughton. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Trouble Brewing (1939) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Anthony Kimmins
Genres
Music , Romance , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Trouble Brewing About?

The premise of Trouble Brewing without spoilers.

Ealing comedy starring music‑hall star George Formby as an energetic newspaper reporter who goes undercover to bust a gang of counterfeiters. Disguised as a wrestler and a waiter, his antics cause more chaos than the criminals he pursues, delivering a fast‑paced, slapstick adventure.

Trouble Brewing Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • money
  • counterfeiting
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Cast & crew

Trouble Brewing Cast & Characters

George Formby leads the cast as George Gullip, with Martita Hunt as Mme Berdi and Gus McNaughton as Bill Pike. Directed by Anthony Kimmins; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Anthony Kimmins

More films directed by Anthony Kimmins: The Amorous Prawn, Smiley Gets a Gun, Smiley and Aunt Clara.

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Trouble Brewing Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “In cerca di guai” and “Pe urma banilor”.

Also known as
  • In cerca di guai
  • Pe urma banilor
  • Z deště pod okap

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FAQ

Trouble Brewing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Trouble Brewing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Trouble Brewing?

Trouble Brewing runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Trouble Brewing released?

Trouble Brewing was released on March 1, 1939.

Who directed Trouble Brewing?

Trouble Brewing was directed by Anthony Kimmins.

More films by Anthony Kimmins

Who is in the cast of Trouble Brewing?

Trouble Brewing stars George Formby as George Gullip, Martita Hunt as Mme Berdi and Gus McNaughton as Bill Pike, among 16 credited actors.

Does Trouble Brewing have a post-credit scene?

No. Trouble Brewing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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