Up the Front (1972)

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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, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

85 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Bob Hellett, Bob Kellett

Writer(s):

Eddie Braben, Sid Colin

Producer(s):

Ned Sherain, Ned Sherrin, Terry Gunwood

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