Clockwise (film)

Clockwise is a 1986 comedy film about a strictly punctual British school headmaster, played by John Cleese, who encounters an absurd chain of obstacles as he travels to a conference at which he is the guest speaker.

Directed by Christopher Morahan and written by Michael Frayn.

Dialogue

[Headmaster Stimpson collapses, failing to catch Pat as she drives away in his car after a series of mishaps.]

Brian Stimpson: It's not the despair, Laura. I can stand the despair. It's the hope!

Taglines

• If you've ever been late… you'll know what this film is all about!

Cast

• John Cleese — Headmaster Brian Stimpson
• Penelope Wilton — Pat Garden
• Sharon Maiden — Laura

External links

• Clockwise quotes at the Internet Movie Database