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Movie Info

Bunglers (Ian Carmichael, Tommy Steele, Benny Hill) man a British searchlight battery during World War II.

Genre:

comedy, drama
Original Language:

English (United Kingdom)
Director:

Lewis Gilbert
Producer:

Lewis Gilbert
Writer:

Vernon Harris
Release Date (Streaming):

Apr 17, 2020
Runtime:

1h 30m
Production Co:

Criterion Films

Cast & Crew

Ian Carmichael
Lt. Ogleby

Tommy Steele
Eric McGaffey

Benny Hill
Syd McGaffey

Sydney Tafler
Ted Green

Victor Maddern
Lance Bombardier Tomlinson

Harry Locke
Roland Kenyon

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Critic Reviews for Light Up the Sky

All Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (1)

Unwisely, this banal British war comedy strives for pathos as well as laughter.

November 26, 2019 | Full Review…

Clyde Gilmour
Maclean's Magazine
A great little wartime drama starring (of all people) Benny Hill and Tommy Steele. Why isn't this gem better known?

April 29, 2005 | Rating: 5/5

Phil Hall
Film Threat