Passport to Pimlico

"French Goings-On in the Heart of London."

Oct 26 1949 Approved 1h 24m
Comedy

When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.

Plot

When an unexploded World War II bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, London, England, it reveals a treasure trove. They find documents proving that the region is, in fact, part of Burgundy, France, and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area. The "Burgundians" fight back.

Written by

T.E.B. Clarke

Directed by

Henry Cornelius

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Ealing Studios

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
5,556
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA