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No sex please... Nous sommes Anglais!

Original title: No Sex Please - We're British
  • 1973
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
749
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No sex please... Nous sommes Anglais! (1973)
Comedy

A mistaken address causes a newlywed couple's apartment to fill up with mail-order Swiss porn... right before a visit by the wife's father, a bank president who happens to be the husband's n... Read allA mistaken address causes a newlywed couple's apartment to fill up with mail-order Swiss porn... right before a visit by the wife's father, a bank president who happens to be the husband's new employer. From the Broadway play.A mistaken address causes a newlywed couple's apartment to fill up with mail-order Swiss porn... right before a visit by the wife's father, a bank president who happens to be the husband's new employer. From the Broadway play.

  • Director
    • Cliff Owen
  • Writers
    • John Gale
    • Anthony Marriott
    • Alistair Foot
  • Stars
    • Ronnie Corbett
    • Beryl Reid
    • Arthur Lowe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    749
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Cliff Owen
    • Writers
      • John Gale
      • Anthony Marriott
      • Alistair Foot
    • Stars
      • Ronnie Corbett
      • Beryl Reid
      • Arthur Lowe
    • 15User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ronnie Corbett
    Ronnie Corbett
    • Brian Runnicles
    Beryl Reid
    Beryl Reid
    • Bertha Hunter
    Arthur Lowe
    Arthur Lowe
    • Mr. Bromley
    Ian Ogilvy
    Ian Ogilvy
    • David Hunter
    Susan Penhaligon
    Susan Penhaligon
    • Penny Hunter
    Michael Bates
    Michael Bates
    • Mr. Needham
    Cheryl Hall
    Cheryl Hall
    • Daphne Martin
    David Swift
    David Swift
    • Inspector Paul
    Deryck Guyler
    Deryck Guyler
    • Park Keeper
    Valerie Leon
    Valerie Leon
    • Susan
    Margaret Nolan
    Margaret Nolan
    • Barbara
    Gerald Sim
    Gerald Sim
    • Reverend Mower
    Michael Robbins
    Michael Robbins
    • Car Driver
    Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton
    • Glass Shop Manager
    Michael Ripper
    • Traffic Warden
    Lloyd Lamble
    Lloyd Lamble
    • American Man
    Mavis Villiers
    Mavis Villiers
    • American Lady
    Sydney Bromley
    Sydney Bromley
    • Rag & Bone Man
    • Director
      • Cliff Owen
    • Writers
      • John Gale
      • Anthony Marriott
      • Alistair Foot
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews15

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    6Who_remembers_Dogtanian

    As British seventies comedies go, this isn't too bad

    Being a Ronnie Corbett picture, this one's quite respectable. Unlike those tacky so-called 'sex comedies', there's no nudity in this and it's got a proper story. It's one of those hectic running around a lot farces, full of clichés, including the outraged vicar.

    Besides befuddled Ronnie Corbett, we have a very funny performance from the nice, respectable young couple: Ian Ogilvy and Susan Penhaligan whose nice respectable flat obviously gets mistaken as a drop off point for dirty books, dirty movies, a fuddy-duddy mother, a bank manager , several confused policemen and a couple of prostitutes.

    Turning a live theatre farce into a picture is never going to capture the energy and engagement of a live performance. It's never going to be as funny. This however isn't a bad adaptation. Sharing the same space as the performers in a theatre is a different experience to watching something on a screen so bring this to life, John Gale, who wrote the play did a superb job in creating a proper comedy film, not just a filmed stage play.
    9crumpytv

    Enjoyable Romp

    A classic British farce which we found surprisingly good. Very entertaining. Ronnie Corbett was excellent. Lots of familiar faces and laugh out loud moments.
    8watf-71144

    Enjoyable Farce

    Ronnie Corbett is a delight in this hilarious tale of a mix up and subsequent decisions that cause all manner of mayhem.

    Having not seen the stage play I cant compare it as other seem to have done, but as a stand alone piece I would definitely recommend it.
    7qrt7

    Surprisingly good 'Carry On' style farce.

    I wasn't expecting much from this film, but I was pretty surprised at the laughs it got from me. The film is quite dated in a 70's sex farce way, but that also works well in its favour for retro buffs and Carry On fans. The pace is a little plodding to begin with, but picks up well after 20 minutes and really carries a fast pace through to the end.

    The plot (like it's important) centres around dodgy pornography being sent to a bank by accident with predictably hilarious consequences...

    British viewers will also have fun spotting the large amount of well known names in the film (Ronnie Corbett, Arthur Lowe, David Swift, Frank Thornton, A bloke from On the Buses etc), who all put in good comedy turns. Plus, being a sex farce, you also get to see Valerie Leon and Margeret Nolan running round in their smalls. Bonus!

    Definately one to watch with a beer on a bank holiday monday...

    A good 7.
    4simon-894

    Great views of Windsor!

    This is pretty dreadful and unfunny which is unfortunate as the cast has some great names. Ronnie Corbett tries his best in the lead role but the script is poor. Michael Robbins (On The Buses) is rather wasted as a car driver with only two small scenes. I think Ian Ogilvy is miscast as he's just not funny. Arthur Lowe is excellent as you might expect and Susan Penhaligon is very natural and looks like she's enjoying the whole thing. Interesting to see Michael Bates (It Ain't Half Hot Mum) in a relatively straight role while Beryl Reid sleepwalks through her part. For me though the most interesting thing is the shots (there are many) of Windsor town. Windsor was the location for Carry On films Cabby and Loving and Norman Wisdom's On The Beat.

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    • Trivia
      Michael Crawford, who played the role of Brian Runnicles on stage, turned down the movie version.
    • Goofs
      Around 53 minutes, boom mike reflected in van's door window as David struggles with stack of books.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Bromley: It's not enough to boggle, David. Actions speak louder than boggles!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Contre une poignée de diamants (1974)

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    • Release date
      • December 24, 1980 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • No Sex Please - We're British
    • Filming locations
      • Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK(made on location in Windsor)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • John Woolf Productions
      • BHP
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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