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Release Date:
July 1, 1965
Original Title:
San Ferry Ann
Genres:
Comedy
Production Companies:
British Lion Films
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
GB: U
Runtime: 55
A motley crew of British characters ride The San Ferry Ann to the shores of France where they embark on a weekend of calamity. The campervan family led by Dad and Mum (David Lodge and Joan Sims) create chaos from the moment they set their tires on the shore resulting in frequent run-ins with the Gendarme, while Lewd Grandad (Wilfred Brambell) finds his own misadventures with a newly acquainted friend, a mad German ex-soldier (Ron Moody). Also aboard for the ride is a saucy hitchhiker (Barbara Windsor) who causes a few heads to turn including that of a fellow traveller (Ronnie Stevens) who pursues her affection with comic results. By the end of this weekend the French may well be wishing to say 'au revoir' to these trouble-making tourists. San Ferry Ann is a humorous take on the tradition of the British get-away. A classic sound effect comedy that sits with the likes of similarly praised titles such as 'The Plank', 'Futtock's End' and 'Rhubarb Rhubarb'.
Art Direction:
Bill Brodie
Assistant Director:
Ron Jackson
Assistant Editor:
Graham Walker
Boom Operator:
Chris Moore
Camera Operator:
Harry Gillam
Frank Watts
Conductor:
Ron Goodwin
Continuity:
Barbara Rowland
Director:
Jeremy Summers
Director of Photography:
Billy Williams
Editor:
Al Gell
Executive Producer:
John G. Berry
Hairdresser:
Bobbie Smith
Makeup Artist:
Jimmy Evans
Music:
Burnell Whibley
Producer:
Bob Kellett
Production Manager:
David C. Anderson
Production Secretary:
Amy Allen
Screenplay:
Bob Kellett
Sound Editor:
Stanley Smith
Sound Mixer:
Kevin Sutton
Maurice Askew
Still Photographer:
Stanley Folb
Unit Manager:
Pat Donovan
Wardrobe Master:
Joyce Stoneman
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