Barry McKenzie Holds His Own (1974)
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- 1h 33min
- Comedy
- 12 Dec 1974 (Australia)
- Movie
Barry McKenzie's Aunt Edna is kidnapped by Count Von Plasma, the vampire head of an isolated Eastern European dictatorship who mistakes her for the Queen of England and thinks that kidnapping her will draw tourists to his country. Barry...
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| Barry Crocker | ... |
Barry McKenzie / Rev. Kevin McKenzie
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| Barry Humphries | ... |
Aunt Edna Everage / Dr. Meyer Delamphrey / Offensive Buck-toothed Englishman / Senator Douglas Manton
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| Donald Pleasence | ... |
Erich Count von Plasma
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| Ed Devereaux | ... |
Sir Alec Ferguson
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| Dick Bentley | ... |
Colin 'The Frog' Lucas
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| Louis Negin | ... |
Hugo Cretin
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Clive James | ... |
Paddy
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Brian Tapply | ... |
Sir Nigel Stewart
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Paul Humpoletz | ... |
Modeste Imbecile
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Beatrice Aston | ... |
Cherylene McKenzie
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| Robert Gillespie | ... |
Dorothy
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Mike Newman | ... |
Foureyes Fenton
(as Michael Newman)
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Merdelle Jordine | ... |
Rhonda Cutforth-Jones
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Don Spencer | ... |
Quizmaster
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Andrew Lodge | ... |
Scrotum Baker
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| Nell Campbell | ... |
Nerida Brealey
(as Little Nell)
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Katya Wyeth | ... |
Germaine
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| Nancy Bleier | ... |
Clothilde
(as Nancy Blair)
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| Frank Windsor | ... |
Police Sergeant
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| Arthur English | ... |
Cockney Spiv
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| Deryck Guyler | ... |
Police Constable
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| Roy Kinnear | ... |
Bishop of Paris
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| John Le Mesurier | ... |
Robert Crowther
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| Desmond Tester | ... |
Marcel Escargot
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Meiji Suzuki | ... |
Kung Fu Champion
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| Tommy Trinder | ... |
Arthur McKenzie
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| Gough Whitlam | ... |
Self / The Hon. Gough Whitlam, Prime Minister of Australia
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Margaret Whitlam | ... |
Self / Lady Wife
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Craig Canning | ... |
Tassie
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Michael Downey | ... |
Skeeter
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Margo Reid | ... |
Noeleen
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| Chantal Contouri | ... |
Zizi
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| Meira Shore | ... |
(as Meira Shor)
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| Fiona Richmond | ... |
French Stripper
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Gail Galih | ... |
Indian Girl
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Lincoln Webb | ... |
Ambrose Cutforth-Jones
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Ali Baba | ... |
Indian Man
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| Alister Williamson |
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| Jerold Wells | ... |
Quiz Panel Judge
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| Barry Linehan | ... |
Quiz Panel Judge
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John James | ... |
Transylvanian Waiter
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Philip Lloyd | ... |
Transylvanian Guide
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| Ishaq Bux | ... |
Indian immigrant
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| Bruce Beresford | ... |
Foureyes Fenton (uncredited) (voice)
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Julian Jebb | ... |
Second Offensive Englishman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bruce Beresford | ||
Written by
| Barry Humphries | ... | (original photoplay) |
| Bruce Beresford | ... | (written in collaboration with) |
Produced by
| Bruce Beresford | ... | producer |
| Drummond Challis | ... | producer |
| Jane Scott | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Peter Best | ||
Cinematography by
| Donald McAlpine | ... | (as Don McAlpine) |
Editing by
| William M. Anderson | ... | (as William Anderson) |
| John Scott | ||
Editorial Department
| Ashley Smith | ... | assistant editor |
| Andrew Steuart | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Brian Maller | ||
Production Design by
| John Stoddart | ||
Art Direction by
| Alan Cassie | ||
Costume Design by
| Jane Hamilton | ||
Makeup Department
| Peter Byrne | ... | hairdresser |
| Jan Dorman | ... | hairdresser |
| Bob Lawrance | ... | makeup artist (as Bob Lawrence) |
| Judy Lovell | ... | makeup artist: Sydney |
| Anni Taylor | ... | makeup artist: Paris (as Ann Taylor) |
| Christopher Tucker | ... | special makeup effects artist (as Chris Tucker) |
| Frank Turner | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jean-Pierre Avice | ... | production manager: Paris |
| Drummond Challis | ... | production manager |
| Marie-Claude Sourd | ... | production manager: Paris |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Barrow | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard Perrin | ... | third assistant director (as Dick Perrin) |
| Neil Vine-Miller | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| John Allenby | ... | props storeman |
| Don Bodie | ... | construction manager |
| Dil Farnham | ... | props driver |
| Dennis Fruin | ... | assistant property master |
| Len Furey | ... | location carpenter |
| Roy Hamilton | ... | construction manager |
| Norman Hart | ... | signwriter |
| Bryn Siddall | ... | props (as Bryn Siddal) |
Sound Department
| Desmond Bone | ... | sound recordist (as Des Bone) |
| Peter Fenton | ... | sound mixer |
| Peter Glossop | ... | boom operator |
| Julian Ellingworth | ... | sound mixer (uncredited) |
| Martin Trevis | ... | Sound Assistant (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Nobby Clark | ... | special effects |
| John Evans | ... | special effects |
| Cliff Robertson | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Alf Joint | ... | fight arranger |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chris Baker | ... | still photographer |
| Tony Browning | ... | focus |
| John Coe | ... | clapper loader |
| Dave De Hane | ... | electrician |
| Terry Goddard | ... | gaffer |
| Chris Pinnock | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jack Scott | ... | grip |
| Gale Tattersall | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Maureen Booth | ... | wardrobe |
| Cuthbert Jackson | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Eleanor Fazan | ... | musical staging |
| Robin Gray | ... | music scoring engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Suzanne Haig | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Sandy Field | ... | title designer |
| Sharon Gold | ... | production assistant |
| Wendy Hazon | ... | production assistant |
| Barry Weston | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Roadshow Films (1974) (Australia) (theatrical)
- EMI (1975) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Astral Films (1975) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Satori (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2003) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- National Screen Service (opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Barry McKenzie's Aunt Edna is kidnapped by Count Von Plasma, the vampire head of an isolated Eastern European dictatorship who mistakes her for the Queen of England and thinks that kidnapping her will draw tourists to his country. Barry and his mates set out to rescue her and bring her back to Australia. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com |
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| Taglines | HOLD IT! BAZZA'S BACK [Theatrical Australia] See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | AUD240,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Four Eyes Fenton's voice isn't the actors the director did all his lines and overdubbed them. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Barry McKenzie: Ogre or Ocker (1974). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Botany Bay See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The first English language film with English sub-titles. See more » |
| Quotes |
Rhonda Cutforth-Jones:
Have you ever balled another chick, Mrs Everage? Auntie Edna Everage: I may be old fashioned, young woman, but lesbianism has always left a nasty taste in my mouth. See more » |