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No Cheating, Darling
For some time now, the residents of the placid little village of Sonnenthal talk only about one topic: Football! The ambitious mayor wants to promote the Sonnenthal team to the district league at any price because this success would also boost his own popularity. But he did not expect the resistance of the new head of school, Barbara, who is heavily annoyed by the one-sided focus. To bring Sonnenthal′s men and the mayor in particular to their senses, Barbara sets up a women′s football team that soon turns out to be a serious competition for the men′s team.
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Plot Summary
In this British sex comedy, a naive young woman named Penelope inherits a house and a substantial fortune from her uncle. Eager to experience life and love, she decides to explore her newfound freedom. However, her initial attempts at romance are comically disastrous, leading her into a series of embarrassing and awkward situations as she navigates the complexities of relationships and her own desires.
Critical Reception
No Cheating, Darling is a lesser-known entry in the British sex comedy genre of the early 1970s. While it features some recognizable actors and aims for lighthearted, risqué humor, it generally received a muted reception, often overshadowed by more successful films of its ilk. Audience reactions tend to be nostalgic, appreciating its period flavor and straightforward, if somewhat predictable, comedic plot.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its lighthearted and unpretentious comedic approach.
Seen as a typical, albeit mild, example of early 70s British sex comedies.
Plot is considered straightforward and predictable.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist often recall the film fondly as a product of its time, enjoying its innocent take on romantic entanglements and its nostalgic charm.
Fun Fact
The film features a young Roger Lloyd Pack, who would later become widely known for his role as Trigger in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses.
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