Up the Creek (1958)

Lieut. Humphrey Fairweather, R.N., in his latest disastrous attempt to prove to the Navy that his rocket invention is better than theirs only succeeds in convincing them that no ... See full summary »

Director:

Val Guest

Writers:

Val Guest, Len Heath,

Stars:

David Tomlinson, Peter Sellers, Wilfrid Hyde-White

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Tomlinson	...	Lt. Fairweather
Peter Sellers	...	CPO Doherty
Wilfrid Hyde-White	...	Adm. Foley
Vera Day	...	Lily
Liliane Sottane	...	Susanne
Tom Gill	...	Flag Lieutenant
Michael Goodliffe	...	Nelson
Reginald Beckwith	...	Publican
Lionel Murton	...	Perkins
John Warren	...	Cooky
Lionel Jeffries	...	Steady Barker
Howard Williams	...	Bunts
Peter Collingwood	...	Chippie
Barry Lowe	...	Webster
Edwin Richfield	...	Bennett

Storyline

Lieut. Humphrey Fairweather, R.N., in his latest disastrous attempt to prove to the Navy that his rocket invention is better than theirs only succeeds in convincing them that no guided-missile station will be safe until he is out of harm's way. The Navy's problem is solved---they think---when it is discovered that "H.M.S. Berkeley", an ancient destroyer now ending her days as the oldest member of the "Mothball Fleet" has been inadvertently left without a commanding officer for nearly two years. Fairweather's appointment is greeted with extreme alarm by the ship's skeleton crew who, under the inspired leadership of their slick, quick-witted and enterprising Irish bosun, have been happily building up a highly profitable business association with the local village. Their base of lucrative racketeering is being threatened with the arrival of Fairweather. But, it is fortunate for the crew, however, that in addition to his very hazy knowledge of a Captain's duties, Fairweather is ...

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Plot Keywords:

sailor

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Taglines:

It Sails Up The Creek Without A Paddle...And Floats Across The Border Of Insanity Without A Passport!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 June 1959 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Flußaufwärts

Company Credits

Production Co:

Henry Halstead Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Liliane Sottane receives an "introducing" credit.

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Connections

Followed by Further Up the Creek (1958)

User Reviews

Minor British Comedy.

One of a hoard of service comedies that hit the British cinema screens in the late '50's, early '60's, 'Up The Creek' is far from being the best or most memorable. Basically it is a cross between radio's 'The Navy Lark' and the later 'Watch Your Stern' , with a bit of 'Bilko' mixed in, as 'silly ass' David Tomlinson, a rocket mad navy officer, is given command of a navy vessel and forced to contend with the schemes of his Chief Petty Officer (Peter Sellers).

Sellers is perhaps the main reason for watching this movie and its fun to see him in this, his very first starring role. But, to be honest, it's probably his least memorable performance of this period, never reaching the heights of his work in 'The Naked Truth' or 'The Battle Of The Sexes' (to name just two).

A good supporting cast helps deliver the laughs, while the under-rated Val Guest directs efficiently. The movie is fun while it is on, but ultimately it is a bit anonymous (it could be any one of a number of similar movies) and fails to live on in the memory.