
Benny Hill: The Lost Years - Benny and the Jests
Genres
Overview
Part 2 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his cheeky humor established him as one of England's funniest - and naughtiest - comedians. Filled with riotous musical send-ups, fractured fairy tales, wacky commercial spoofs and pitch-perfect impressions, this collection captures the vast range of one of England's most inspired comics!
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
71 min
Release Date
2000-07-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
9
Benny Hill
Various
Felix Bowness
Various
Terry Day
Various
John Derrick
Various
Doris Hare
Various
Jeremy Hawk
Various
Patricia Hayes
Various
Vivienne Martin
Various
Sylvia Tysick
Various
Peter Vernon
Various
June Whitfield
Various
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5.0
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8.0
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0.0
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