Touch and Go
1955 · 1h 25m · Not Rated
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Michael Truman
Overview
When Jim Fletcher is told by his firm that his new furniture designs are not in keeping with the firm's image he threatens to resign, and decides to uproot his family and emigrate to Australia - but his problems are only just beginning.
Director and cast
- Michael Truman Director
- Jack Hawkins as Jim Fletcher
- Margaret Johnston as Helen Fletcher
- June Thorburn as Peggy Fletcher
- Roland Culver as Reg Fairbright
- John Fraser as Richard Kenyon
- James Hayter as Kimball
- Alison Leggatt as Alice Fairbright
- Margaret Halstan as Mrs Pritchett
- Henry B. Longhurst as Mr Pritchett
- Basil Dignam as Stevens
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