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Sid and Bernie keep having their amorous intentions snubbed by their girlfriends Joan and Anthea, so when they decide to take them on a holiday to Paradise Camp, they think they're off to a nudist colony—but they couldn't be more wrong, and meet up with the weirdest bunch of campers you can imagine.
The lads decide to take their wives on a holiday to a nudist camp, unaware that it's actually a mixed-sex campsite. Confusion and comical mishaps ensue as they try to maintain their bachelor status while dealing with their over-enthusiastic wives and the quirky campsite owner. The holiday takes a chaotic turn when a biblical-themed play rehearsal clashes with the campsite's reputation.
Carry On Camping was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1969 in the UK. Critically, it received a mixed to positive reception, with many praising its anarchic humor and performances, though some found the formulaic nature of the series tiring.
Praised for its slapstick comedy and memorable set pieces, particularly the "tent scene".
Appreciated for the chemistry and comedic timing of the main cast, especially Sid James and Barbara Windsor.
Some critics noted a decline in originality compared to earlier entries in the 'Carry On' series.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's nostalgic value and its reliable British humor, with many viewers enjoying the familiar cast and light-hearted escapism.
None notable.
The famous "tent scene," where the tents collapse on the campers, required numerous takes and considerable effort from the cast and crew, becoming one of the most iconic moments in the 'Carry On' franchise.
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"Boggle" (Sid James) and girlfriend "Fussey" (Joan Simms) decide to take a camping holiday with their best pals "Bernie" (Bernard Bresslaw) and "Anthea" (Dilys Laye). Now the boys reckon they have alighted on a nudist camp site, but sadly t...