Quintett mit Harfe und Trompete (1961): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1961, Quintett mit Harfe und Trompete is a komödie film directed by Gerald Thomas, running about 91 minutes. “A laugh in every note!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 'Carry On' director Gerald Thomas helms this comedy caper featuring early appearances by James Robertson Justice, Sid James, Leslie Phillips, Kenneth Williams, Liz Fraser and Eric Barker. The film follows the hi-jinks of a group of music students who move into a shared flat in order to cut costs and have somewhere to practice their instruments. Things get tricky when Mervyn Hughes (Phillips) accidentally sells one of his compositions to an advertising agency and risks losing his scholarship. Can he and his friends find a way to raise the money to buy back the song rights?

Who’s in it. Quintett mit Harfe und Trompete stars James Robertson Justice as Sir Benjamin Boyd, Leslie Phillips as Mervyn Hughes, Paul Massie as Malcolm Stewart and Kenneth Williams as Harold Chesney, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Quintett mit Harfe und Trompete has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quintett mit Harfe und Trompete page.

If you liked it. Fans of Quintett mit Harfe und Trompete tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.