We Joined the Navy
| We Joined the Navy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Wendy Toye |
| Written by | Howard Dimsdale |
| Based on | We Joined the Navy by John Winton |
| Produced by | Daniel M. Angel Vivian Cox |
| Starring | Kenneth More Lloyd Nolan Joan O'Brien |
| Cinematography | Otto Heller |
| Edited by | Richard Best |
| Music by | Ron Grainer |
Production companies | Angel Productions Associated British Picture Corporation |
| Distributed by | Warner-Pathé Distributors |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
We Joined the Navy (also known as Ankles Away) is a 1962 British comedy film directed by Wendy Toye and starring Kenneth More, Lloyd Nolan, Joan O'Brien, Derek Fowlds, Graham Crowden, Esma Cannon and John Le Mesurier. Produced by Daniel M. Angel, it was written by Howard Dimsdale (as Arthur Dales) based on the 1959 novel of the same name by John Winton, a former Royal Navy lieutenant commander.
In addition to the credited cast, the film features uncredited cameos by Michael Bentine, Sidney James, Rodney Bewes and Dirk Bogarde.
Director Wendy Toye said "it was a fun film to do it really was, because it is always lovely to work with Kenny More, it always was. And Lloyd Nolan was such an excellent actor."