The Sandwich Man (1966 film)
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| Directed by | Robert Hartford-Davis |
| Written by | Michael Bentine Robert Hartford-Davis |
| Starring | Michael Bentine Dora Bryan Harry H. Corbett Bernard Cribbins |
| Music by | Mike Vickers |
| Cinematography | Peter Newbrook |
| Edited by | Peter Taylor |
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Release dates
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July 1966 |
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Running time
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95 min. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Sandwich Man is a 1966 British comedy film starring Michael Bentine, Dora Bryan, Harry H. Corbett, Bernard Cribbins, Diana Dors, Norman Wisdom, Terry-Thomas and Ian Hendry. It was written by Bentine in conjunction with Robert Hartford-Davis. Hartford-Davis also directed the film.
Plot synopsis
Bentine takes the leading role, playing Horace Quilby, a mild-mannered widower living in the London Docklands. His job as a sandwich-board man requires him to wander around London wearing morning dress and carrying advertisements. He is also secretary of the Sandwichmen's Brotherhood. But his real interest in life is pigeon racing, especially 'Esmerelda', who is racing from Bordeaux to London.
During the course of one day, Quilby encounters a host of eccentric characters, who are played by some of Britain's best known comedy and character actors, and becomes involved in a series of capers. The main story thread sees Quilby reunite Sue (Suzy Kendall), a young model with Steven, her errant boyfriend.
Esmerelda wins her race, and the whole of Quilby's neighbourhood join in the celebrations.
The film was poorly received at the time of its release, but has since achieved some cult status among film fans, particularly for its backdrop of London in the Swinging Sixties.
Cast
- Michael Bentine as Horace Quilby, The Sandwich Man
- Dora Bryan as Mrs. DeVere
- Harry H. Corbett as Stage-Door Keeper
- Bernard Cribbins as Photographer
- Diana Dors as First Billingsgate Lady
- Ian Hendry as Policeman On Motorcycle
- Stanley Holloway as Park Gardener
- Wilfrid Hyde-White as Lord Uffingham
- Michael Medwin as Sewer Man
- Ron Moody as Rowing Coach
- Anna Quayle as Second Billingsgate Lady
- Terry-Thomas as Scoutmaster
- Norman Wisdom as Boxing Vicar
- Donald Wolfit as Car Salesman
- Suzy Kendall as Sue
- Alfie Bass as Model Yachtsman
- Fred Emney as Sir Arthur
- Sydney Tafler as First Fish Porter
- Frank Finlay as Second Fish Porter
- Warren Mitchell as Gypsy Sid
- David Buck as Steven Mansfield
- Tracey Crisp as Girl in the Black Plastic Mac
- Earl Cameron as Bus Conductor
- Leon Thau as Ram
- Hugh Futcher as Gogi
- Ronnie Stevens as Drunk
- Peter Jones as Escapologist
- John Le Mesurier as Senior Sandwich Man
- Max Bacon as Chef
- John Junkin as Chauffeur
- David Lodge as Charlie
- Aubrey Morris as Cedric
- Peter Arne as Gentleman in Rolls Royce
- Jeremy Lloyd as Guardsman
- Michael Trubshawe as Guardsman
- Ewen Solon as Blind man
- Michael John Chaplin (Charlie's son) as the pavement/sidewalk artist
References
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External links
- Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). The Sandwich Man at IMDb
- The Sandwich Man at BritMovie
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