Movie: Top of the Form

Top 6 Billed Cast

Ronald Shiner
Ronald Shiner

'Professor' Fortescue

Harry Fowler
Harry Fowler

Albert

Anthony Newley
Anthony Newley

Percy

Alfie Bass
Alfie Bass

Artie Jones

Richard Wattis
Richard Wattis

Willoughby-Gore

Gerald Campion
Gerald Campion

Pugley

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  • Overview

    A con man hides out in a boys' school, posing as a professor. When the undisciplined and lazy boys have to pass a few tests, cheating becomes the only option.

  • Release Date

    1953-02-01

  • Average

    7.5

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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