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Passport to Pimlico

Passport to Pimlico

Oct 26, 1949
84 min
Comedy
6.9/ 10
92 votes

Overview

When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.

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TMDB
6.9/10
92 votes
IMDB
7.1/10
5,508 votes
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94%
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

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"French Goings-On in the Heart of London."

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Original Language

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Ealing Studios

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