Who stars in Porridge?

Porridge stars Ronnie Barker (Norman Stanley Fletcher), Richard Beckinsale (Lennie Godber), Fulton Mackay (Mr. Mackay), Brian Wilde (Mr. Barrowclough), Peter Vaughan (Grouty). The film was directed by Dick Clement.

How long is Porridge?

Porridge has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated PG-13.

Is Porridge worth watching?

Porridge holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Porridge (1979) Movie

Name: Porridge
Director: Dick Clement
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1979-01-01
Duration: PT1h 33mM
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde, Peter Vaughan

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Porridge

PG-131h 33m1979Dick Clement

IMDb 7.2

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"Fletcher's inside story - even funnier as a film"

Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.

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