Light Up the Sky! (Skywatch)

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Movie Info

Based on Touch It Light, a play by Robert Storey, Skywatch is distinguished by a stellar British cast. Ian Carmichael is the officer in charge of a World War 2 searchlight unit. The archetypal comedy relief is supplied by none other than Benny Hill, while the "girl appeal" is handled by singing idol Tommy Steele. In Stalag 17 fashion, humor deftly dovetails into suspense and back again. Skywatch is also known as Light Up the Sky. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Comedy, Drama
Directed By:

Lewis Gilbert
Runtime:

90 minutes

Cast

Ian Carmichael
as Lt. Ogleby

Benny Hill
as Syd McGaffey

Harry Locke
as Roland Kenyon

Victor Maddern
as Lance Bombardier Tomlinson

Tommy Steele
as Eric McGaffey

Sydney Tafler
as Ted Green

Johnny Briggs
as Leslie Smith

Dick Emery
as Harry the Driver

Cardew Robinson
as Compere

Susan Burnet
as Jean

Sheila Hancock
as Theater Act

Fred Griffiths
as Mr. Jennings

Cyril Smith
as "Spinner" Rice

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Critic Reviews for Light Up the Sky! (Skywatch)

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

Apr 29, 2005 | Rating: 5/5

Phil Hall
Film Threat