| Further up the Creek | |
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| Directed by | Val Guest |
| Written by | Val Guest Len Heath John Warren |
| Produced by | Henry Halstead |
| Starring | David Tomlinson Frankie Howerd Shirley Eaton |
| Cinematography | Gerald Gibbs Len Harris |
| Edited by | Bill Lenny |
| Music by | Stanley Black |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
Further Up the Creek is a 1958 British comedy film written and directed by Val Guest and starring David Tomlinson, Frankie Howerd, Shirley Eaton, Thora Hird, Desmond Llewelyn and Lionel Jeffries.[1] It served as a follow-up to Up the Creek, with Peter Sellers not reprising his role because it clashed with the filming of The Mouse That Roared. Frankie Howerd replaced him.[2]
Plot
Navy frigate the "Aristotle" is sold to a Middle Eastern power, and against regulations the ship's bosun tries to make a profit by selling tickets to passengers seeking a luxury cruise. When the Captain discovers what is going on, he attempts to straighten things out.[3]
Cast
- David Tomlinson as Lieutenant Fairweather
- Frankie Howerd as Bosun
- Shirley Eaton as Jane
- Thora Hird as Mrs. Galloway
- Lionel Jeffries as Steady Barker
- Lionel Murton as Perkins
- David Lodge as Scouse
- John Warren as Cooky
- Sam Kydd as Bates
- Edwin Richfield as Bennett
- Peter Collingwood as Chippy
- Ian Whittaker as Lofty
- Harry Landis as Webster
- Esma Cannon as Maudie
- Tom Gill as Philippe
- Jack Le White as Kentoni Brother
- Max Day as Kentoni Brother
- Eric Pohlmann as President
- Michael Goodliffe as Lieutenant Commander
- Basil Dignam as Flagship Commander
- Judith Furse as Chief Wren
- Ballard Berkeley as Whacker Payne
- Michael Ripper as Ticket Collector
- Stanley Unwin as Porter
- John Stuart as Admiral
- Patrick Holt as First Lieutenant (uncredited)
Critical reception
TV Guide wrote, "less rather than more, as most follow-ups are."[3]
Box Office
Guest said "it wasn't a big success at all. Today you can do Police Academy 2, 3, 4, I don't think Up the Creek 2 was, … the gag had been blown somehow. "[2]
References
- ↑ "Further up the Creek | BFI | BFI". Explore.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- 1 2 Fowler, Roy (1988). "Interview with Val Guest". British Entertainment History Project.
- 1 2 "Further Up The Creek! Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Further Up The Creek! | TVGuide.com". Movies.tvguide.com. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
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