The Horse's Mouth(1958)
Smart Alec ... Sheer madness and all Guinness! The man's a genius ...
The Horse's Mouth Synopsis
Gulley Jimson is a boorish aging artist recently released from prison. A swindler in search of his next art project, he hunkers down in the penthouse of would-be patrons the Beeders while they go on an extended vacation; he paints a mural on their wall, pawns their valuables and, along with the sculptor Abel, inadvertently smashes a large hole in their floor. Jimson's next project is an even larger wall in an abandoned church.
The Horse's Mouth (1958) is a comedy film directed by Ronald Neame, released on November 11, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Renée Houston and Mike Morgan. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Ronald Neame
- Writers:
- Joyce Cary, Alec Guinness
- Producers:
- Ronald Neame, John Bryan
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Ibbetson
- Composer:
- Kenneth V. Jones
- Production:
- Knightsbridge Films
- Status:
- Released
The Horse's Mouth (1958) Trailer
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The Horse's Mouth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alec Guinness
as Gulley Jimson
Kay Walsh
as Dee Coker
Renée Houston
as Sara Monday
- Mike Morgan
Mike Morgan
as Nosey
Robert Coote
as Sir William Beeder
Michael Gough
as Abel
- Veronica Turleigh
Veronica Turleigh
as Lday Beeder
Reginald Beckwith
as Capt. Jones
Arthur Macrae
as A.W. Alabaster
Ernest Thesiger
as Hickson
- Gillian Vaughan
Gillian Vaughan
as Lollie
Joan Hickson
as Lady in Gallery Queue (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ronald Neame, written by Joyce Cary and Alec Guinness, produced by Ronald Neame and John Bryan.
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The Horse's Mouth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 51 ratings.
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The Horse's Mouth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Horse's Mouth online?
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The Horse's Mouth (1958) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and IndieFlix, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Horse's Mouth?
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The main cast of The Horse's Mouth (1958) includes Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Renée Houston, Mike Morgan and Robert Coote. The film was directed by Ronald Neame. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Horse's Mouth released?
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The Horse's Mouth was released on November 11, 1958 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Horse's Mouth worth watching?
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The Horse's Mouth (1958) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Horse's Mouth?
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Yes. The official The Horse's Mouth trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.