I Only Arsked (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1958, I Only Arsked is a comedy film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 82 minutes. “The original "Army Game" shower make their "Scream" debut!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of misfit soldiers are desperately trying to fiddle themselves some leave. Instead they wrangle a posting to the British Middle-East protectorate of Darawa. Their frustrations and disappointment at landing one of the harshest territories is compensated when they discover a secret passage to the King's harem.
Who’s in it. I Only Arsked stars Bernard Bresslaw as Excused Boots Bisley, Michael Medwin as Cpl. Springer, Alfie Bass as Excused Boots Bisley and Geoffrey Sumner as Major Upshott-Bagley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, I Only Arsked 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 I Only Arsked page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Only Arsked tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Only Arsked (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Only Arsked change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Only Arsked worth watching?
- I Only Arsked holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Only Arsked?
- I Only Arsked stars Bernard Bresslaw, Michael Medwin, Alfie Bass, Geoffrey Sumner and Charles Hawtrey.
- When was I Only Arsked released?
- I Only Arsked was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.