British Comedy Guide
The Big Money. Image shows from L to R: Gloria (Belinda Lee), Willie Frith (Ian Carmichael), Lady at The Royalty (Miriam Karlin). Copyright: Rank Organisation
The Big Money

The Big Money

  • 1958 film

Comedy about a small-time thief who becomes caught up in a world of organised crime after stealing a suitcase stuffed with forged £1 notes. Stars Ian Carmichael, Belinda Lee, Kathleen Harrison, Robert Helpmann, James Hayter and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Ian Carmichael Willie Frith
Belinda Lee Gloria
Kathleen Harrison Mrs. Frith
Robert Helpmann The Reverend
James Hayter Mr. Frith
George Coulouris Colonel Mainwaring
Renee Houston Bobbie the Landlady
Michael Brennan Bluey
Jill Ireland Doreen Frith
Leslie Phillips Receptionist
Harold Berens Bookmaker
Hugh Morton Valet
Ferdy Mayne Furrier
Digby Wolfe Harry Mason
Michael Balfour 'Wilberforce'
Miriam Karlin Lady at The Royalty
Joy Webster Supporting Artist (Extra)
Angela White Supporting Artist (Extra)
Michael Saunders Supporting Artist (Extra)
Delene Scott Supporting Artist (Extra)
Raymond Dudley Supporting Artist (Extra)
Writing team
John Baines Writer
Patrick Campbell Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
John Paddy Carstairs Director
Earl St. John Executive Producer
Alfred Roome Editor
Van Phillips Composer

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