The poor, elderly—and the wily, when it comes to parting those who can afford it from their money—Scottish skipper of a broken-down old 'puffer' boat tricks an American tycoon into paying him to transport his personal cargo. When the tycoon learns of the trick, he attempts to track down the boat and remove his possessions.

• DirectorAlexander Mackendrick
• Release25 February 1954
• GenreComedy
• Duration1h 32m
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  6.342
  38 reviews
• Productions

  Ealing Studios