Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Leslie Phillips | ... | Freddie Fox | |
Julie Christie | ... | Claire Chingford | |
James Robertson Justice | ... | Charles Chingford | |
Stanley Baxter | ... | Murdoch Troon | |
Kathleen Harrison | ... | Mrs. Staggers | |
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Eric Barker | ... | Wentworth |
Fred Emney | ... | 1st Golfer | |
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Eddie Gray | ... | 2nd Golfer (as Monsewer Eddie Gray) |
Frankie Howerd | ... | Road Workman in Hole | |
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Raymond Baxter | ... | Self |
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John Bolster | ... | Self |
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Graham Hill | ... | Self |
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John Surtees | ... | Self |
Allan Cuthbertson | ... | Bodley | |
Oliver Johnston | ... | Bulmer |
Murdoch Troon, an enthusiastic member of the local cycling club, gets involved with Charles Chingford, a local businessman, when the two of them are involved in an accident. Then Murdoch meets Chingford's daughter, Claire, who persuades him to give up the bicycle, buy a sports car, and learn to drive. At first he is horrified, but the thought of dating the attractive Claire, he relents, and takes his first driving lesson. Written by mike.wilson6@btinternet.com
I watched this film again recently after being taken to see it as a child many years ago. The plot is fairly basic as with many comedies of its time but the overall impression is of innocent charm. Car and Actor spotters will have plenty of scenes to keep them amused. The final car chase which is of Keystone Cops proportions offers a 'spot the star' sequence, topped by Fred Emney's two lines of 'Odd!' and 'Bloody odd!' The film also recalls the days when a 1920s Bentley could be bought for the price of a new Mini...unlike today. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the film again and was surprised by the amount of detail I remembered. Just one last point, I'm sure the suburban housing estate featured is the same one as was used in several Carry On films, notably Carry On Camping.