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Terrorists and a rude waiter attack a politician and take over an exclusive London club.Terrorists and a rude waiter attack a politician and take over an exclusive London club.Terrorists and a rude waiter attack a politician and take over an exclusive London club.
Dave Beard
- General Karpov
- (as David Beard)
Rowena Bentley
- Indecisive Girlfriend
- (as Rowena Bently)
Miles A. Copeland III
- Derek
- (as Miles Copeland)
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- Writers
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This is one of the most wittiest films made that covers everything ,eg: Religion ,Politics ,Social Classes etc, and the best part ITS A COMEDY. With just about every decent British comedian present,Too many to mention and the soundtrack is by MOTORHEAD. This film takes the p*** out of almost everything, so if your offended by unpolitically correct comments, don't watch this.If you not offended by the words (Poof,Black B**tard or F***king then you will love it.
Dark, dark stuff from the British 'Comic Strip' school of movie/TV comedy making. Robin Hood meets Motorhead. And, yes indeed, 80's Yuppies are served meals of dead 80's Yuppies in a vile 80's Yuppie restaurant.
This is a love/hate movie. Most people will be offended.
Oh, by the way, great sound track
Overall - 7.5/10
This is a love/hate movie. Most people will be offended.
Oh, by the way, great sound track
Overall - 7.5/10
While not technically a Comic Strip Presents movie,this was written by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens(who wrote the majority of the episodes) and "guest stars" The Comic Strip. While these guys are well known for their left leaning comedy,this movie pushes it to extremes,while still managing to poke fun at themselves.A brilliant balance. Although most of the satire is rooted in 80's British politics,you will laugh even if you don't get that. I'd say this is second to Churchill: The Hollywood Years but ahead of The Supergrass.If you are even a small fan of these guys you need to see this.Another Richardson and Richens comedy classic.
OK, real quick, a correction of someone else's review:
1. Brian Johnson of AC/DC is NOT in this movie.
2. The song in the employment office scene is 'Nothing Up My Sleeves', not 'Ace of Spades.' Having said that...
The film is definitely not for everyone, but for being a small film with a small budget and mostly television actors, its really not bad. The humor is often subtle and easy to miss if you don't pay attention. There's a lot of cameos ranging from 3 of the 4 'Young Ones' stars to Sir Paul McCartney, which just makes the movie weirder, like 'What the %%%% is HE doing in THIS??' Overall its not a bad movie, just don't rent it expecting 'Gone With the Wind.'
1. Brian Johnson of AC/DC is NOT in this movie.
2. The song in the employment office scene is 'Nothing Up My Sleeves', not 'Ace of Spades.' Having said that...
The film is definitely not for everyone, but for being a small film with a small budget and mostly television actors, its really not bad. The humor is often subtle and easy to miss if you don't pay attention. There's a lot of cameos ranging from 3 of the 4 'Young Ones' stars to Sir Paul McCartney, which just makes the movie weirder, like 'What the %%%% is HE doing in THIS??' Overall its not a bad movie, just don't rent it expecting 'Gone With the Wind.'
You'll need to be in the right mood (something like "the entire world is on my last nerve") to fully appreciate this one. Better than most John Waters' films; same genre, if it is a genre. Capitalists may not get it, but for the rest of us it's a rare treat.
Did you know
- TriviaThe "Bastards" restaurant menu has the following items on it: (The typos are exactly as they are written in the menu.)
HORS D'OEVRES: Wildebeest Salad. Mosaic of Truffles. Peacock eggs. Caviar Concoction.
ENTRÉES: Fresh Lotus Surprise. Sliced Baby Koala. (poached in it's mother's milk) Leopard's Head à la Suprise. Swan's Liver with Brandy. Baby Panda Sautée.
- Quotes
Police Inspector: This is the police! Lay down your knives and forks! You have all been eating the Prime Minister!
- ConnectionsSpin-off from The Comic Strip Presents... (1982)
- SoundtracksEat the Rich
Phil Campbell, Würzel, Lemmy, and Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor
Performed by Motörhead
Courtesy of G.W.R. Entertainments Corporation
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- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Съешь богатых
- Filming locations
- Throgmorton Street, London, England, UK(Alex meets Gerry)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $200,723
- Gross worldwide
- $200,723
- Runtime
- 1h 30m(90 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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