United Kingdom / Dec 31, 1972 / PG
We can't describe it to you... You'll just have to see it. Then see it again.
1h 34min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Armitage runs a chemical company that is on the verge of producing a gas that causes temporary disability. Clearly the military want it but it is also sought by a group of Japanese. Both Armitage and Madam Greenfly hire different people in the same detective agency to guard the gas and steal it respectively... confusion, double crosses and hilarity ensue...
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Wells | Owltruss |
| Spike Milligan | a Customs officer |
| Richard Beckinsale | Hobbs |
| Derek Griffiths | Henson |
| Michael Bentine | Husein |
| Winnie Holman | Maid |
| Patsy Crowther | Old Lady |
| Patricia Quinn | Chauffeuse |
| Michael Rothwell | Removal Man |
| Michael Sharvell-Martin | Removal Man |
| Leon Sinden | Police Inspector |
| Barry Andrews | Policeman |
| Jonathan Dennis | Policeman |
| Alf Joint | Policeman |
| Trevor Ray | Rivet |
| David Toguri | Japanese |
| Max Raman | Japanese |
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| Kristopher Kum | Japanese |
| Cheryl Hall | Maxine |
| Robert Gillespie | Arab Porter |
| Will Stampe | Gatekeeper |
| Ellis Dale | Laboratory Manager |
| David Battley | Desk Sergeant |
| Charles Lewsen | Scientist |
| Veronica Clifford | Petrol Pump Attendant |
| Penelope Keith | Reporter |
| Michael Segal | Picnicker |
| James Payne | Driver - Fire Engine Chasing Plane (uncredited) |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Rentadick |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | David Paradine Productions, The Rank Organisation, Virgin Films |
| Release date | 31 dicembre 1972 |
| Production | Terry Glinwood, Ned Sherrin |
| Writer | John Cleese, Graham Chapman |
| Cinematography | John Coquillon |
| Assistant directors | Jim Clark |
| Camera operators | John Coquillon |
| Additional photography | John Coquillon |
| Music | Carl Davis |
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| Sound | Carl Davis |
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