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7.1/10
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Residents of a part of London declare independence after they discover an old treaty, which leads to the need for a "Passport to Pimlico".Residents of a part of London declare independence after they discover an old treaty, which leads to the need for a "Passport to Pimlico".Residents of a part of London declare independence after they discover an old treaty, which leads to the need for a "Passport to Pimlico".
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- 2 nominations total
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I saw this film as a boy living in Chelsea (next door to Pimlico) and found it utterly charming. Curious, isn't it, how a film that one appreciated so long ago should remain firmly embedded in the memory. Other critics and reviewers have discussed the plot and actors, so there is no point in repeating their revelations. I would say, though, that it reminds me, in retrospect, of THE MOUSE THAT ROARED in its approach to the, ahem, inconsistencies of life. And it brought Post WWII London to life with clarity and power, with cinematography and dialogue that were entirely to the point. My complaint, now that I live in the U.S., is why the **** we can't get this film on VHS or DVD for enjoyment here. Much like that other spectacular comedy of a few years later, GENEVIEVE.
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- TriviaThe outdoor scenes were shot in Lambeth, a mile away from Pimlico. A set was built on a large World War II bombsite just south of Lambeth at the junction of Hercules Road. This site is now the location for municipal flats built in the 1960s. However, the buildings on the junction of Hercules Road and Lambeth Road can still be recognized from this movie, as can the railway bridge going over Lambeth Road, particularly from the scenes where food is thrown over the blockade.
- GoofsApprox 1 hour in, during the showing of the news reel, where they are throwing cans and buckets in the air and the phrase 'hitting the production target' is said, one of those people are hit by a falling item with visible distress.
- Quotes
P.C. Spiller: Blimey, I'm a foreigner.
- Crazy creditsDedicated to the memory of Clothing Coupons and Ration cards.
- SoundtracksLa Guajira
(uncredited)
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- Runtime1 hour 24 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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