- Actors: Basil Radford, Joan Greenwood, Stanley Holloway, Betty Warren, George Relph
- Directors: Alexander Mackendrick, Charles Crichton, Charles Frend, Henry Cornelius
- Writers: Alexander Mackendrick, Charles Frend, Angus MacPhail, Clifford Evans
- Format: Box set, Colour, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 5
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
- DVD Release Date: 5 April 2005
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0007LPSFO
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 184,732 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
On a stifling hot afternoon in Miramont Place, Pimlico, an unexploded bomb is accidentaly exploded, revealing a hidden treasure trove, a painting and some mysterious documents. When the documents are translated by Professor Hatton-Jones of London University (Margaret Rutherford)the inhabitants of Miramont Place learnt to their astonishment that they live on land that belongs to the Duchy of Burgundy, granted to the Duke by Edward IV, and that they are technically Burgundians. At first they have a wonderful time being Burgundians, tearing up their ration books, burning their identity cards, and ignoring the licensing and betting laws, but trouble starts when black market traders start to flood into the area. Shopkeeper Stanley Holloway forms a governing comittee, which includes another local shopkeeper, delightful Hermione Baddley ,and the present holder of the title of Duke of Burgundy,a charming young Frenchman, turns up to claim his dukedom and court Stanley Holloway's daughter. Frustrated by the lack of cooperation in Whitehall, the Burgundians stop the underground trains that pass beneath Miramont Place, and make the passengers go through customs., "The Burgundians are a fighting people" as Margaret Rutherford triumphantly remarks "Consider what they did against the might of Louis XI!" Then Whitehall decides to close the border, and things get really tough for the Burgundians, with dwindling food and water, but they are determined to fight on and not be crushed by bureaucracy. This is an absolutely wonderful film, a brilliant and hilarious plot, wonderful comic performances, with Margaret Rutherford outstanding, and, unlike many of the later Ealing comedies, a cheerful and upbeat ending. By far and away my favourite British comedy.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Passport to Pimlico" is a quaint, almost absurd , Ealing comedy set in post-WW2 London, still enduring rationing and still living amidst the ruined homes and factories of the Blitz. Against a background of a heatwave and UXB's , a treasure trove is uncovered in a cellar in Pimlico alongside a document which is a 15th Century Royal Charter proclaiming that the area in which the treasure was found is actually the property of the erstwhile Duke of Burgundy from France. This technicality leads to a farcical series of events as Pimlico declares itself independent after the British Crown claims their treasure trove. This is a likeable film, original,witty and quintessentially British and it provides an interesting social and cultural snapshot of post-War Britain. It is equally fascinating that 55 years after it was released ,the London (and Britain) of "Passport to Pimlico" is utterly unrecognisable and alien, which is a measure of the rapidity and intensity of social,economic and cultural change that has taken place since then.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A few years back, I bought a VHS copy of Passport to Pimlico at a local bargain store, where it sold for a mere two dollars. The quality wasn't great but the movie was. I had seen it once before as a youngster, and was just as entertained by the ingenuity of the plot and the superb acting on my second viewing. This movie is not available on DVD in the US, which is a shame. It's a shame because a vast audience of Americans can't view this excellent British comedy which ranks up there with The Man in the White Suit, and The Lavender Hill Mob. Let's hope that if it does appear, it won't be re-made into something as tawdry as the recent Ladykillers, with Tom Hanks. This pathetic Hollywood re-make destroyed the charm and wit of the original 1956 movie, IMHO, and I would hate to see that happen to Passport to Pimlico. Why can't they leave the classics alone?
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A Passport to Pure Enjoyment....
They say that the Ealing era was the British film industry's finest hour. Today, they are certainly dated but in an inventive, often very funny way. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tim Kidner
More Esteemed for Its Social/Political Smarts Than Its Comedy
"Passport to Pimlico," (1949) has long been considered a classic British comedy of the post World War II era. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stephanie DePue
Good enough - for the rubbish bin?
Some - but not all - of the oldies from Ealing Studios should have been left in the archives instead of using them to con customers into wasting good money on them. Read more
Published 5 months ago by BM Edwards
Old family entertainment
A small London borough discovers that it is the only remaining part of an ancient European state, and declares independence. A nice twist on modern European tendencies! Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. J. Wright
Awful
After reading the reviews I thought I was going to be in for a treat, I wanted a good old black and white british comedy and thought this would fit the bill. Read more
Published 6 months ago by bramble-jelly
What a Wonderful Film!
What a wonderful British comedy film from Ealing. I'm sure you already know of this film and already love it, so I will point out this film is beautifully digitally remastered and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Philip J. Roberts
One of my favourite films!
I LOVE this film! This is, in my opinion, one of the very best Ealing comedies. A delightful plot, telling the story of community spirit in the face of adversity. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Hand over the toffees
Classic Ensemble Comedy - Poor DVD
I can't really add anything to the the five star reviews already posted except to say I particularly admire the clever script and direction that introduces all the characters so... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Paul Mason
old timers
passport to pimlico what a all time great ,good rainy afternoon viewing ,any body out there that thinks that these all time greats are going to be rubbish on dvd format are so... Read more
Published 21 months ago by classic52
A Classic you must have
I can still remember how I laughed the first time I saw this film back in the sixties and I was not disapointed when I saw it again fortie years later.
Published 21 months ago by Kristina Suder
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