The Case (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1972, The Case is a music, comedy, action and tv movie film directed by Michael Hurll, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. A suitcase is accidently switched at a railway station resulting in an adventurous pursuit to retrieve the case. A musical comedy/thriller featuring eight songs, originally broadcast as a movie on British television as a vehicle for Cliff Richard and featuring Olivia Newton-John.
Who’s in it. The Case stars Cliff Richard as Cliff, Tim Brooke-Taylor as Tim, Olivia Newton-John as Olivia and Matti Ranin as Crook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Case has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Case tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Case (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Case worth watching?
- The Case holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, comedy, action and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Case?
- The Case stars Cliff Richard, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Olivia Newton-John, Matti Ranin and Pekka Laiho.
- When was The Case released?
- The Case was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.