Up the Front
"When only Frankie's cheek could save Britain from the Hun!"
Originally released in 1972. Up the Front is a comedy film. directed by Bob Kellett. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frankie Howerd, Hermione Baddeley, and Robert Coote
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Howerd
as Private Lurk
Hermione Baddeley
as Madame Monique
Robert Coote
as General Burke
Bill Fraser
as Sergeant Major Groping
Lance Percival
as Colonel von Gutz
Dora Bryan
as Auntie Cora Crumpington
Peter Bull
as General von Kobler
Jonathan Cecil
as Captain Nigel Phipps-Fortescue
Percy Herbert
as Corporal Lovechild
William Mervyn
as Lord Twithampton
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Anglo-EMI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up the Front about?
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 hyp...
Who directed Up the Front?
Up the Front was directed by Bob Kellett.
How long is Up the Front?
Up the Front has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Up the Front released?
Up the Front was released on July 14, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Up the Front?
The main cast of Up the Front includes Frankie Howerd, Hermione Baddeley, Robert Coote, Bill Fraser, Lance Percival.