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Up the Front

PG19721h 29mBob Kellett
IMDb 4.5

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"When only Frankie's cheek could save Britain from the Hun!"

In Frankie Howerd's third Up... film it's World War I and he plays Lurk, an absolute cowerd, er coward. He's evading the call-up for all he's worth. But one evening he's hypnotised by a drunken hypnotist (Stanley Holloway) into being brave, but he fails to be released from it. So with his yellow streak gone Lurk is down that army office before you can say "titter ye not." Off to war he goes, mingling with sexy spies like Zsa Zsa Gabor and before long, the spellbound recruit is heading hot-foot back to Blighty with the Germans' plan of attack tattooed on his bum, and the Germans are bringing up the rear...! Full of sauce, knowing real-life references and witty remarks to camera, this is a cheeky incorrigible final instalment.

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What is Up the Front (1972) about?

In Frankie Howerd's third Up... film it's World War I and he plays Lurk, an absolute cowerd, er coward. He's evading the call-up for all he's worth. But one evening he's hypnotised by a drunken hypnotist (Stanley Holloway) into being brave, but he fails to be released from it. So with his yellow streak gone Lurk is down that army office before you can say "titter ye not." Off to war he goes,…

Who stars in Up the Front?

Up the Front stars Frankie Howerd (Private Lurk), Hermione Baddeley (Madame Monique), Robert Coote (General Burke), Bill Fraser (Sergeant Major Groping), Lance Percival (Colonel von Gutz). The film was directed by Bob Kellett.

How long is Up the Front?

Up the Front has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated PG.

Is Up the Front worth watching?

Up the Front holds an IMDb rating of 4.5/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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