The Pot Carriers (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1962, The Pot Carriers is a comedy film directed by Peter Graham Scott, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. New inmate Rainbow has just been imprisoned for a year for his part in a fight over his girlfriend Wendy. After being assigned to kitchen duty, he becomes involved in a food-trading racket. When the scheme is betrayed to the prison's governor, its prime mover is threatened with an extended sentence - unless Rainbow can come up with a way to save him.
Who’s in it. The Pot Carriers stars Ronald Fraser as Red Band, Paul Massie as Rainbow, Carole Lesley as Wendy and Paul Rogers as Governor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Pot Carriers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pot Carriers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pot Carriers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pot Carriers (1962)?
- In GB, The Pot Carriers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pot Carriers worth watching?
- The Pot Carriers holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pot Carriers?
- The Pot Carriers stars Ronald Fraser, Paul Massie, Carole Lesley, Paul Rogers and Dennis Price.
- When was The Pot Carriers released?
- The Pot Carriers was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.