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A lively cruise through London's nightlife with seamen on shore leave in the swinging '60s.

SATURDAY NIGHT OUT

1964 · 1h 40m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Five seamen and a passenger are intent on making the most of the 14 hours they will spend in London.

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Quick Answer

What is Saturday Night Out about?

Saturday Night Out is a 1964 British comedy film directed by Robert Hartford-Davis about a group of merchant seamen and passengers spending a night out on the town in London.

Programmer's Pick

Where else can you watch merchant seamen try to conquer London’s nightlife in just fourteen hours, all set to a rock ‘n’ roll beat? Saturday Night Out is like a pub crawl through the heart of swinging '60s England, with a side of classic comedy faces.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When their ship docks at the Pool of London, a group of merchant seamen and a selection of passengers seize the opportunity to break free from routine and explore the city’s nightlife. With only fourteen hours to make the most of their Saturday night, they plunge into the swinging streets of 1960s London, encountering vibrant characters and the soundtrack of the era’s rock 'n' roll. The film offers a vivid taste of British city life, camaraderie, and the fleeting adventures found only on brief shore leave. Lighthearted and character-driven, it's a window into the energy and style of an independent Anglo comedy set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing city.

Details & Specs

Director
Robert Hartford-Davis
Writers
Derek Ford, Donald Ford
Release
1964
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy

Why This Matters

This film is notable for its portrayal of early Swinging London, capturing the social and cultural atmosphere of 1960s Britain.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Robert Hartford-Davis Writers: Derek Ford +1 more
Heather Sears Heather Sears Penny John Bonney John Bonney Lee Bernard Lee Bernard Lee George Hudson Erika Remberg Erika Remberg Wanda Francesca Annis Francesca Annis Jean Vera Day Vera Day Arlene Nigel Green Nigel Green Paddy Shirley Cameron Shirley Cameron Edie Freddie Mills Freddie Mills Joe Patricia Hayes Patricia Hayes Edie's Mother Derek Bond Derek Bond Paul Martine Beswick Martine Beswick Barmaid David Burke David Burke Manager Colin Campbell Colin Campbell Jamey IJ Inigo Jackson Harry David Lodge David Lodge Arthur Caroline Mortimer Caroline Mortimer Marlene Toni Gilpin Toni Gilpin Margaret BR Barbara Roscoe Miss Bingo Margaret Nolan Margaret Nolan Julie PF Patsy Fagan Barmaid GG Gerry Gibson Doorman BL Barry Langford Barman JM Janet Milner Waitress WN Wendy Newton Kathy JT Jack Taylor Landlord

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Why Cult

Swinging '60s London

The film immerses you in the atmosphere of 1960s London, capturing its energy and style during a night on the town.

Seamen on Shore Leave

Follow five merchant seamen and a passenger determined to make the most of their brief escape from ship life.

Ensemble British Cast

Featuring Heather Sears, Bernard Lee, Francesca Annis, and more, the film assembles a lively group of British talent.

Rock 'n' Roll Soundtrack

The spirit of rock 'n' roll underscores the crew's adventures through the city's nightspots.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Saturday Night Out released? +

Saturday Night Out was released in 1964.

Who directed Saturday Night Out? +

Saturday Night Out was directed by Robert Hartford-Davis.

How long is Saturday Night Out? +

Saturday Night Out has a runtime of 100 minutes.

What genre is Saturday Night Out? +

Saturday Night Out is a comedy.

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