Up the Front (1972)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Bob Kellett
Writing:
- Sid Colin
- Eddie Braben
Stars:
Release Date: 1972-07-14
4.2/10
4.2/10
- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 89
Watch on
The Great Vincento
General von Kobler
Auntie Cora Crumpington
Private Lurk
Sergeant Major Groping
Lord Twithampton
Lady Twithampton
Captain Nigel Phipps-Fortescue
Fanny
Newsboy
Velma
Stage Manager
Recruiting Sergeant
Colonel von Gutz
Nurse
Mata Hari
Madame Monique
General Burke
Corporal Lovechild
Midgeley
Military Policeman
Muller
General Burke's Aide-de-Camp
French Officer
El Puncturo
Military Policeman
Blitzen
1st Buttercup Girl
Magda
Dispatch Rider
Soldier
Fat Nurse
Indian Officer
Waiter
Whore (uncredited)
