The Goose Steps Out

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  • Approved
  • 1942
  • 1 hr 19 min
  • 6.5  (512)

The Goose Steps Out is a classic British comedy film from 1942, directed by and starring Will Hay, with Charles Hawtrey and Peter Croft. The film was made during the Second World War and is a hilarious spoof on Nazi Germany. The story follows Will Hay, who plays a bumbling schoolteacher named William Potts. Potts is recruited by the British Intelligence to impersonate a German spy, Colonel Hoffman. The real Colonel Hoffman has been captured by the British army and they need someone to take his place and gather valuable intelligence about the Nazi regime.

Potts is reluctant to take on this dangerous task, but with the help of his two dim-witted assistants, played by Hawtrey and Croft, he decides to go along with it. The trio travels to Germany by train, where they must navigate their way through German bureaucracy and outsmart the Gestapo.

Once in Germany, they are welcomed and treated as heroes, but soon find themselves in a precarious situation when they are forced to attend a Nazi rally. Potts must give a speech in perfect German, which he doesn't know how to speak. He is saved by a fellow British spy, who teaches him how to speak German with a Cockney accent.

As the story unfolds, Potts and his team must avoid suspicion while they try to gather information on the Nazis. They also get mixed up with a group of German spies who are trying to sabotage the war effort. Potts and his team must use their wits and comedic timing to stay ahead of the Nazis and complete their mission.

The Goose Steps Out is a classic British comedy that has stood the test of time. The film is full of witty one-liners, hilarious slapstick, and a great story. Will Hay is fantastic as the bumbling schoolteacher turned spy, and the supporting cast is equally impressive.

The film is a great example of how humor can be used to take down a serious subject like Nazi Germany. The film was made during the war and served as a way for ordinary Britons to laugh at the enemy and boost morale.

Overall, The Goose Steps Out is a classic comedy film that is still entertaining to watch today. Whether you're a fan of British humor or just looking for a good laugh, this film is definitely worth checking out.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1942
  • MPAA Rating
    Approved
  • Runtime
    1 hr 19 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (512)
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