Up the Front (1972)

Synopsis of Up the Front

Zany British comedian Frankie Howerd, who'd previously laid waste to Ancient Rome in Up Pompeii, does same with World War II in Up the Front. Howerd plays a timorous servant who undergoes hypnosis. While thus entranced, he imagines himself a fearless warrior, and makes a beeline to the recruiting office. The laughs come fast and furious when Howerd finds himself the recipient of the enemy's war plans--tattooed on his tush. As was customary, Frankie Howerd took several opportunities in Up the Front to directly address the audience and crack wise about the situation at hand. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

85 mins

Director(s):

Bob Hellett, Bob Kellett

Writer(s):

Sid Colin, Eddie Braben

Producer(s):

Ned Sherain, Terry Gunwood, Ned Sherrin

Categories:

Comedy

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