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Holding the Fort
Holding the Fort is an ITV situation comedy starring Peter Davison, Patricia Hodge and Matthew Kelly. It was an early product of the writing team of Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. Three series were recorded, a total of twenty episodes, first aired between 1980 and 1982, concurrent with Davison also starring in Doctor Who. It was made for the ITV network by LWT The situation was a role-reversal comedy, in which the premise was that Russell Milburn becomes a "house-husband" to raise his baby daughter while his wife, Penny a captain in the Women's Royal Army Corps, goes out to work. Russell's friend Fitzroy, or "Fitz", adds to the comic tension by encouraging Russell's enthusiasm for football, pacifism and beer.
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Plot Summary
A bumbling CIA agent is sent to Venice to investigate a spy ring. His mission is complicated by the fact that he is mistaken for a notorious international playboy and must contend with a vengeful woman who believes he wronged her. Amidst the chaos, he finds himself falling for an unsuspecting woman.
Critical Reception
Holding the Fort was not well-received by critics or audiences, often cited as a poorly executed comedy with a weak plot and uninspired performances. It is largely forgotten by mainstream cinema.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a confusing and unfunny script.
Performances are generally wooden and lack charisma.
Lacks the charm and wit expected of a romantic comedy.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but the film is generally considered a forgettable and low-quality comedy from the early 1980s.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for actor Chuck Norris, but he dropped out of the project.
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