Stop the World — I Want to Get Off
Apr 25, 1966 · 1h 40m
Director
Philip SavilleOverview
The Anthony Newley/Leslie Bricusse London and Broadway musical hit Stop the World, I Want to Get Off is given literal treatment in this filmization. Newley stars as Littlechap, whose allegorical rise to success is countered by the instability of his private life. Like the play, the film is staged impressionistically, with Newley decked out in mime makeup and periodically stopping the action to address the audience, and with all the women in his life -- German, American and "Typically English" -- played by a single actress (Millicent Martin, taking over from the stage version's Anna Quayle). In Wizard of Oz fashion, the play itself is lensed in color, while the brief prologue, showing the actors preparing for their performance, is in black-and-white. The production includes such standards (and perennial audition pieces) as What Kind of Fool Am I? and Gonna Build a Mountain.
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What is Stop the World — I Want to Get Off about?
The Anthony Newley/Leslie Bricusse London and Broadway musical hit Stop the World, I Want to Get Off is given literal treatment in this filmization. Newley stars as Littlechap, whose allegorical rise to success is countered by the instability of his private life. Like the play, the film is staged impressionistically, with Newley decked out in mime makeup and periodically stopping the action to…
When was Stop the World — I Want to Get Off released?
Stop the World — I Want to Get Off was released on April 25, 1966.
Where can I watch Stop the World — I Want to Get Off?
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How long is Stop the World — I Want to Get Off?
Stop the World — I Want to Get Off runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who directed Stop the World — I Want to Get Off?
Stop the World — I Want to Get Off was directed by Philip Saville.
Who is in the cast of Stop the World — I Want to Get Off?
The cast of Stop the World — I Want to Get Off includes Tony Tanner (Little Chap), Millicent Martin (Evie / Anya / Ara / Ginnie), Leila Croft (Susan), Valerie Croft (Jane) and Neil Hawley (Little Little Chap).
Is Stop the World — I Want to Get Off on Netflix?
No, Stop the World — I Want to Get Off is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.