Up the Front
When only Frankie's cheek could save Britain from the Hun!
89 mins
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.
Linda Gray
Lady Twithampton
Nicholas Bennett
Mallett
Peter Greenwell
Pianist / Accordianiste / Leader of the orchestra
Bob Kellett
Director
Sid Colin
Screenplay
Eddie Braben
Screenplay
Peter Greenwell
Original Music Composer
Tony Spratling
Director of Photography
Al Gell
Editor
Thelma Graves
Casting
Terry Glinwood
Producer
Ned Sherrin
Producer
Beryl Vertue
Executive Producer