
San Ferry Ann
Genres
Overview
A motley crew of British characters ride The San Ferry Ann to the shores of France where they embark on a weekend of calamity. The campervan family led by Dad and Mum (David Lodge and Joan Sims) create chaos from the moment they set their tires on the shore resulting in frequent run-ins with the Gendarme, while Lewd Grandad (Wilfred Brambell) finds his own misadventures with a newly acquainted friend, a mad German ex-soldier (Ron Moody). Also aboard for the ride is a saucy hitchhiker (Barbara Windsor) who causes a few heads to turn including that of a fellow traveller (Ronnie Stevens) who pursues her affection with comic results. By the end of this weekend the French may well be wishing to say 'au revoir' to these trouble-making tourists. San Ferry Ann is a humorous take on the tradition of the British get-away. A classic sound effect comedy that sits with the likes of similarly praised titles such as 'The Plank', 'Futtock's End' and 'Rhubarb Rhubarb'.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
55 min
Release Date
1965-07-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
6.3
David Lodge
Dad
Joan Sims
Mum
Wilfrid Brambell
Grandad
Lynne Carol
Grandma
Barbara Windsor
Hiker girl
Ronnie Stevens
Hiker
Ron Moody
German
Graham Stark
Gendarme
Rodney Bewes
Loverboy
Catherine Feller
Lover Girl
Rodney Bewes
Lover Boy
Warren Mitchell
Maitre d'Hotel
Aubrey Woods
Immigration Officer
Hugh Paddick
French Commercial Traveller
Joan Sterndale-Bennett
Madame of Hotel
Sandor Elès
Shop Assistant
Fred Emney
Gourmet
Thomas Gallagher
Gardener
Barrie Gosney
Mini Dad
Paul Grist
Ship's Officer
Anne Kellett
Mini Mum
Bettine Le Beau
War Museum Attendant
Andreas Malandrinos
Garage Owner
Brian Murphy
Englishman at Garage
Henry Woolf
French Taxi Driver
Tex Fuller
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