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Lucky Jim

Based on the book... • Classics, Comedy, UR

Jim Dixon is a university lecturer who manages to offend his head of department and create various disastrous incidents. When he delivers a lecture drunk, he is forced to resign but is offered a job in London and wins the girl of his dreams.

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Education
Cast
Ian Carmichael Jim Dixon
Hugh Griffith Professor Welch
Sharon Acker Christine Callaghan
Jean Anderson Mrs Celia Welch
Crew
Charles Crichton director

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