A writer attempts to raise some cash by writing a book about the Loch Ness Monster. No publisher will take it because they all think there isn't really a monster. The writer and some of his friends make a fake monster and take photographs and then travel to Scotland to see if they can convince the locals.
A hapless American tourist in London, Roddy McDowall, becomes entangled in a web of espionage and murder when he's mistaken for a notorious spy. He must navigate a series of increasingly dangerous and absurd situations as he tries to clear his name and escape the clutches of both the police and a shadowy criminal organization. The comedic chaos ensues as he finds himself in possession of vital microfilm.
Upon its release, "What a Whopper" received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its plot convoluted and its humor hit-or-miss. While some appreciated its attempts at a British spy spoof, many felt it lacked the wit and pacing to successfully land its comedic and suspenseful beats. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with its B-movie status contributing to a lack of widespread engagement.
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The film was one of the last productions to be filmed at the Shepperton Studios backlot before it was redeveloped.
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