The Rebel(1961)
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The Rebel Synopsis
Anthony Hancock gives up his office job to become an abstract artist. He has a lot of enthusiasm, but little talent, and critics scorn his work. Nevertheless, he impresses an emerging very talented artist. Hancock proceeds to con the art world into thinking he is a genius.
The Rebel (1961) is a comedy film directed by Robert Day, released on March 7, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Tony Hancock, George Sanders, Dennis Price and John Le Mesurier. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Day
- Writers:
- Ray Galton, Alan Simpson
- Producers:
- W.A. Whittaker
- Production:
- Associated British Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Rebel (1961) Trailer
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The Rebel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Hancock
as Anthony Hancock
George Sanders
as Sir Charles Broward
Dennis Price
as Jim Smith
John Le Mesurier
as Office manager
Irene Handl
as Mrs. Crevatte
Paul Massie
as Paul Ashby
Marie Devereux
as Yvette
Margit Saad
as Margot Carreras
Grégoire Aslan
as Aristotle Carreras
Liz Fraser
as Waitress
Mervyn Johns
as Manager of Art Gallery, London
Peter Bull
as Manager of Art Gallery, Paris
Key crew
Directed by Robert Day, written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, produced by W.A. Whittaker.
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The Rebel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Rebel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rebel online?
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The Rebel (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Rebel?
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The main cast of The Rebel (1961) includes Tony Hancock, George Sanders, Dennis Price, John Le Mesurier and Irene Handl. The film was directed by Robert Day. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rebel released?
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The Rebel was released on March 7, 1961 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Rebel worth watching?
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The Rebel (1961) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 28 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 Rebel?
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Yes. The official The Rebel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.