

Touch and Go
1955-10-02 · 85 min · ★ 6.6
When Jim Fletcher is told by his firm that his new furniture designs are not in keeping with the firm's image he threatens to resign, and decides to uproot his family and emigrate to Australia - but his problems are only just beginning.
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- Directors
- Michael Truman
- Production companies
- Ealing Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jack HawkinsJim Fletcher
Margaret JohnstonHelen Fletcher
June ThorburnPeggy Fletcher
Roland CulverReg Fairbright
John FraserRichard Kenyon
James HayterKimball
Alison LeggattAlice Fairbright
Margaret HalstanMrs Pritchett
Basil DignamStevens
Bessie LoveMrs Baxter
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