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Charlie Tully and womanising Reggie Peek con two rich Italians out of £500,000, but during their flight out, Charlie is arrested for scamming an American and a dog. Reggie stores the money in a Swiss bank and after Charlie is released, is about to tell him where...when he is suddenly killed by Sid Sabbath's gang, whose girlfriend was dating the (now) deceased! The only leads are four tattoos on the girls Reggie had affairs with while Charlie was in jail, but Sabbath is on Charlie's trail, and the tricked Italians have contracted the mob - to find the money, and then kill him...
A man who is a pathological liar and a womanizer finds himself in a series of increasingly absurd and embarrassing situations as his deceptions catch up with him. The film follows his chaotic attempts to maintain his lies, leading to comedic misunderstandings and a desperate scramble to escape the consequences.
The film was a modest success at the box office, largely driven by the popularity of its lead comedian, Dick Emery. Critical reviews were generally mixed, with many acknowledging Emery's comedic talent but finding the plot predictable and somewhat shallow. Audiences appreciated the slapstick humor and Emery's characteristic performances.
Relies heavily on Dick Emery's established comedic persona.
The humor is broadly comedic and often relies on physical gags.
Plot is considered thin and predictable by some critics.
Google audience: Audience reviews often praise Dick Emery's energetic and silly performance, finding the film a lighthearted and amusing diversion. Some viewers felt the jokes were repetitive or dated, but overall enjoyment was tied to Emery's specific brand of comedy.
The film is based on a popular British television sketch show character also played by Dick Emery.
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The cheek of it! Ooh... You Are Awful, but I like you! This was the catchphrase of the comedian Dick Emery. Emery became a household name in 1960s/70s British light entertainment. There was a time when the likes of Emery and Mike Yarwood...