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Light Up The Sky!. Image shows from L to R: Gunner Eric McCaffey (Tommy Steele), Gunner Syd McCaffey (Benny Hill)
Light Up The Sky!

Light Up The Sky!

  • 1960 film

Comedy about the exploits of the small group of men manning an anti-aircraft searchlight installation during World War 2. Stars Ian Carmichael, Tommy Steele, Benny Hill, Sydney Tafler, Victor Maddern and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Ian Carmichael Lt. Ogleby
Tommy Steele Gunner Eric McCaffey
Benny Hill Gunner Syd McCaffey
Sydney Tafler Gunner Ted Green
Victor Maddern Lance-Bombardier 'Tommo' Tomlinson
Harry Locke Gunner Roland Kenyon
Johnny Briggs Gunner Leslie 'Smithy' Smith
Cyril Smith Gunner 'Spinner' Rice
Dick Emery Gunner Harry (Driver)
Cardew Robinson Talent Show Compere
Susan Burnet Jean Jennings
Sheila Hancock Michelle (Theatre Act)
Fred Griffiths Mr. Jennings
Writing team
Vernon Harris Writer
Production team
Lewis Gilbert Director
Lewis Gilbert Producer
John Dark Associate Producer
Peter Tanner Editor
John Stoll Production Designer
John Wilcox Director of Photography
Douglas Gamley Composer
Jack Causey 1st Assistant Director
Robert Storey Creator

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