Don't Panic Chaps

Don't Panic Chaps (1959)

Why fight a war when there are bigger things at stake…

During World War II, four British soldiers are commissioned to set up an observation post on a seemingly deserted island in the Mediterranean. However, while surveying the island, the Brits come across four German soldiers holed up in a monastery. The Brits and the Germans agree to a truce, sharing the monastery together until either the British or German troops arrive. But when a shipwrecked Slavic girl ends up on the island, a battle over her erupts amongst the men.

Date of release
1959-11-01
TMDB
5.2 / 10 (11)
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
War, Comedy
Director
George Pollock

Casting

Interesting facts

Don't Panic Chaps! is a 1959 British military comedy film from Hammer Films, directed by George Pollock and starring Dennis Price, George Cole, Thorley Walters and Terence Alexander. The film was written by Jack Davies, based on the play by Michael Corston and Ronald Holroyd, and produced by Teddy Baird for ACT Films. Originally called Carry On Chaps, the title was changed following the success of the Carry On series. Scott McGregor and Tom Goswell were the Art Directors, Peter Aremsten did Makeup and Douglas Hermes was assistant director.

Production

It was based on the eponymous BBC radio play and was made for £75,000. It was shot at Walton Studios. The film's sets were designed by the art director Scott MacGregor.

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