On the Double(1961)
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On the Double Synopsis
American GI Ernie Williams, admittedly weak-kneed, has an uncanny resemblance to British Colonel MacKenzie. Williams, also a master of imitation and disguise, is asked to impersonate the Colonel, ostensibly to allow the Colonel to make a secret trip East. What Williams is not told is that the Colonel has recently been a target of assassins. After the Colonel's plane goes down, the plan changes and Williams maintains the disguise to confuse the Nazis about D-Day.
On the Double (1961) is a war and comedy film directed by Melville Shavelson, released on May 19, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Margaret Rutherford. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Melville Shavelson
- Writers:
- Jack Rose, Melville Shavelson
- Producers:
- Jack Rose
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Composer:
- Leith Stevens
- Production:
- Dena Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
On the Double Cast & Crew
Main cast
Danny Kaye
as Ernie Williams
Dana Wynter
as Margaret MacKenzie-Smith
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Colonel Somerset
Margaret Rutherford
as Lady Vivian
Diana Dors
as Bridget Stanhope
Allan Cuthbertson
as Captain Patterson
Jesse White
as Joseph Praeger
Gregory Walcott
as Rock Houston
Terence de Marney
as Colin Twickenham
Rex Evans
as Carleton Brown Wiffingham
Rudolph Anders
as Oberkommandant
Edgar Barrier
as Blankmeister
Key crew
Directed by Melville Shavelson, written by Jack Rose and Melville Shavelson, produced by Jack Rose.
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On the Double Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 19 ratings.
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On the Double – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On the Double online?
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On the Double (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in On the Double?
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The main cast of On the Double (1961) includes Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford and Diana Dors. The film was directed by Melville Shavelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On the Double released?
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On the Double was released on May 19, 1961 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is On the Double worth watching?
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On the Double (1961) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.