Up the Front (1972)

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Bob Kellett
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Sid Colin, Eddie Braben
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Anglo-EMI
                                

                                    Rating
                                    4.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Frankie Howerd

Private Lurk

Hermione Baddeley

Madame Monique

Robert Coote

General Burke

Bill Fraser

Sergeant Major Groping

Lance Percival

Colonel von Gutz

Dora Bryan

Auntie Cora Crumpington

Peter Bull

General von Kobler

Jonathan Cecil

Captain Nigel Phipps-Fortescue

Percy Herbert

Corporal Lovechild

William Mervyn

Lord Twithampton

Madeline Smith

Fanny

Stanley Holloway

The Great Vincento

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Up the Front released?

Up the Front was released on July 14, 1972.

How long is Up the Front?

The runtime of Up the Front is 1h 29m.

What genre is Up the Front?

Up the Front is a Comedy movie.

What is the rating of Up the Front?

Up the Front has a rating of 4.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Up the Front?

Up the Front is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Up the Front?

Up the Front was directed by Bob Kellett.

Who stars in Up the Front?

The main cast of Up the Front includes Frankie Howerd, Hermione Baddeley, Robert Coote.

What language is Up the Front in?

Up the Front is originally in English.