Cucumber Castle (1970)
The plot revolves around two heirs, Prince Frederick (Barry Gibb) and his brother Prince Marmaduke (Maurice Gibb), and their dying father (Frankie Howerd). On his death bed, The King orders his kingdom divided into two halves, the Kingdom of Jelly and the Kingdom of Cucumbers. Before the king even dies, Prince Frederick declares himself "King of Cucumbers" and Prince Marmaduke becomes the “King of Jelly”. The film intersperses comedy sketches with Bee Gees songs plus performances by Lulu and Blind Faith with cameo appearances.
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Writing:
Stars:
- Hugh Gladwish
Writing:
- Barry Gibb
- Maurice Gibb
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Release Date: 1970-12-26
4.5/10
4.5/10
- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 56
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Lady Margerie Pee
Prince Frederick, King of Cucumber / Singer
Prince Marmaduke, King of Jelly / Singer
Himself (as Blind Faith)
Himself (as Blind Faith)
Lulu the cook
The Court Jester
Wicked Count Voxville
Nurse Sarah
Dying King
Himself (as Blind Faith)
Himself
Himself
Himself
Herself