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COMEDY . 1951 . 1h 17m . 5.8/10

Green Grow the Rushes_

Efforts to move Britain into the modern age don't sit well with the people of the small village of Anderia Marsh, who have claimed a right (going back to Henry III) to evade government-imposed import duties and taxes. And when the government decides to curb this right, the whole village quietly rises up in a comical rebellion. After their vessel runs aground during a storm and is impounded by the British authorities, local smugglers must find a way of disposing of their contraband brandy cargo before it's discovered by the Customs Officers.

Starring Roger Livesey, Honor Blackman, Richard Burton
5.8/10
Rating
1h 17m
Runtime
1951
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Efforts to move Britain into the modern age don't sit well with the people of the small village of Anderia Marsh, who have claimed a right (going back to Henry III) to evade government-imposed import duties and taxes. And when the government decides to curb this right, the whole village quietly rises up in a comical rebellion. After their vessel runs aground during a storm and is impounded by the British authorities, local smugglers must find a way of disposing of their contraband brandy cargo before it's discovered by the Customs Officers.

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Cast
Roger Livesey stars as Capt. Cedric Biddle in Green Grow the Rushes.
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Year context
Green Grow the Rushes was released 75 years ago in 1951.
Overview
Efforts to move Britain into the modern age don't sit well with the people of the small village of Anderia Marsh, who have claimed a right (going back to Hen...
Green Grow the Rushes is a Comedy, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 17m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
77 min (1h 17m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (6 votes)

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What is Green Grow the Rushes about?
Efforts to move Britain into the modern age don't sit well with the people of the small village of Anderia Marsh, who have claimed a right (going back to Henry III) to evade government-imposed import duties and taxes. And when the government decides to curb this right, the whole village quietly rises up in a comical rebellion. After their vessel runs aground during a storm and is impounded by the British authorities, local smugglers must find a way of disposing of their contraband brandy cargo before it's discovered by the Customs Officers.
How long is Green Grow the Rushes?
Green Grow the Rushes has a runtime of 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Who stars in Green Grow the Rushes?
The cast of Green Grow the Rushes includes Roger Livesey, Honor Blackman, Richard Burton, Frederick Leister, John Salew.
What is the rating of Green Grow the Rushes?
Green Grow the Rushes has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy Thriller
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