[1] The film was directed by Robert Young from a screenplay written by Hugh Janes, adapted from his successful stage play.

Two retired sailors, Wally and Skipper, are old workmates and best friends for 40 years now living at an old folks’ home in Norway.

He takes his friends May, George and Nina on a bold mission to send the coffin to the bottom of the North Sea.

[2] Wide Blue Yonder was originally written for the theatre by British playwright Hugh Janes and staged in London's West End with Eric Sykes as the lead.

[3] Norwegian producer Bjarne Hareide was brought in to restructure the financing, but when filming wrapped, €1.6 million local costs were still uncovered.