Captain Ambrose (Alec Guinness) is the last in a long line of distinguished seafarers. Forced to retire due to chronic seasickness, he takes charge of a dilapidated pier in a seaside resort. After he finds out the town’s Mayor wants to demolish his beloved pier, Ambrose registers the pier as a foreign cruise ship at anchor – and so free from the law of the land. As the feisty Captain battles with the infuriated authorities, all manner of hilarious antics ensue.

Written by T.E.B. Clarke – writer of The Lavender Hill Mob, The Titfield Thunderbolt and Passport to Pimlico and featuring early appearances by both Jackie Collins and Donald.

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