On the Fiddle (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1961, On the Fiddle is a comedy film directed by Cyril Frankel, running about 87 minutes. “Never have so few fiddled so many!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tricked into joining the RAF by a wily judge, wide boy Horace Pope sets his sights on the main chance, teams with slow-witted, good-hearted gypsy Pedlar Pascoe, and works up a lucrative racket in conning both his colleagues and the RAF. By means of various devious schemes Pope and Pascoe manage to avoid the front lines until they are sent to France - where they find themselves making unexpected and uncomfortably close contact with the enemy.
Who’s in it. On the Fiddle stars Alfred Lynch as Horace Pope, Sean Connery as Pedlar Pascoe, Cecil Parker as Group Capt. Bascombe and Stanley Holloway as Mr. Cooksley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, On the Fiddle 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 On the Fiddle page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Fiddle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Fiddle (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Fiddle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Fiddle worth watching?
- On the Fiddle holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Fiddle?
- On the Fiddle stars Alfred Lynch, Sean Connery, Cecil Parker, Stanley Holloway and Alan King.
- When was On the Fiddle released?
- On the Fiddle was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.