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What a Whopper (1961)

| Comedy | 11 June 1962 (Sweden)
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A writer attempts to raise some cash by writing a book about the Loch Ness Monster. No publisher will take it because they all think there isn't really a monster. The writer and some of his... See full summary »

Director:

Gilbert Gunn

Writers:

Terry Nation (screenplay), Trevor Peacock (based on an idea by) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Adam Faith, Sidney James, Carole Lesley | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adam Faith ... Tony
Sidney James ... Harry
Carole Lesley ... Charlie
Terence Longdon ... Vernon
Clive Dunn ... Mr. Slate
Freddie Frinton Freddie Frinton ... Gilbert Pinner
Marie France Marie France ... Marie
Charles Hawtrey ... Arnold
Spike Milligan ... Tramp
Wilfrid Brambell ... Postie (as Wilfred Brambell)
Fabia Drake ... Mrs. Pinner
Harold Berens Harold Berens ... Sammy
Ewan Roberts ... Jimmy
Archie Duncan Archie Duncan ... MacDonald
Terry Scott ... Sergeant
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A writer attempts to raise some cash by writing a book about the Loch Ness Monster. No publisher will take it because they all think there isn't really a monster. The writer and some of his friends make a fake monster and take photographs and then travel to Scotland to see if they can convince the locals. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>

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loch ness | independent film | See All (2) »

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A Book! A Monster! A Film!

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Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 June 1962 (Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Nu tar vi monstret See more »

Filming Locations:

Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Viscount Films Ltd. See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Charles Hawtrey and Spike Milligan receive 'Guest Stars' credits. See more »

Goofs

The barrow boy at he beginning of the film calls Adam Faith Terry. This is Adams real name but his character is called Tony. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Bandstand: Episode dated 17 November 1962 (1962) See more »

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The Time Has Come
Written by Johnny Worth
Performed by Adam Faith
Arranged by John Barry
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Almost makes Plan 9 seem workable.
19 March 2002 | by peterjamesyates – See all my reviews

It's almost sad to see dependable British comedy actors like Sid James and Terry Scott involved with such rubbish. Even they are just going through the motions. The Daleks must have been the highlight of Terry Nation's career; reckon he scribbled parts of this screenplay in his sleep.

The real star is the Phantom II? hearse, UW 3000, used in the filming. Where is she now - known to the RREC?
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