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The Million Pound Note

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In Edwardian London, American sailor Henry Adams (Gregory Peck) is destitute and living hand-to-mouth. By sheer luck Henry gets embroiled in a unique bet between wealthy brothers Roderick (Wilfrid Hyde-White) and Oliver Montpelier (Ronald Squire). The brothers present Henry with an envelope containing a one-million-pound banknote, a bill whose mere existence, Oliver contends, will allow Henry to survive comfortably for an entire month without spending any money.
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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine 11/11/2019
Although neither as frothy nor as satirical as the yarn's comic possibilities might lead you to expect, this British film has more than a few amusing moments. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 04/14/2016
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It was a gentle satire of manners that never had enough spice in it to win me over. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D @RT35616104 01/23/2024 How did they drag poor Peck into this mess. See more Jack S @RT58840043 03/31/2023 There's not much spark in this amusing trifle, but it's enjoyable nonetheless. Peck's appealing presence alone makes it worthwhile. See more 05/04/2022 This is one of those movies where you can just sit and watch after a long day and enjoy. It is not exhausting, no good vs bad, plot twist, nothing extravagant. Just a simple story following a character though a simple dilemma. See more s r @ScottR 04/07/2016 A fun feel good film with good redeeming features that just goes to show how silly society can be when it comes to money. See more 01/23/2016 A story way before it's time. Some charming moments. See more 03/26/2015 Likeable comedy as a penniless american in London is given a Million Pound note but isn't allowed to spend a penny of it for a whole month. See more Read all reviews
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Ronald Neame

Director

Gregory Peck

Henry Adams

Jane Griffiths

Portia Lansdowne

Ronald Squire

Oliver Montpelier

A.E. Matthews

Duke of Frognal

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Roderick Montpelier
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Synopsis In Edwardian London, American sailor Henry Adams (Gregory Peck) is destitute and living hand-to-mouth. By sheer luck Henry gets embroiled in a unique bet between wealthy brothers Roderick (Wilfrid Hyde-White) and Oliver Montpelier (Ronald Squire). The brothers present Henry with an envelope containing a one-million-pound banknote, a bill whose mere existence, Oliver contends, will allow Henry to survive comfortably for an entire month without spending any money.
Director
Ronald Neame
Producer
John Bryan
Screenwriter
Mark Twain, Jill Craigie
Production Co
Group Film Productions
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 25, 2018
Runtime
1h 32m