Clockwise, directed by Christopher Morahan and written by Michael Frayn, 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.

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

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