Carry On Up The Khyber
1968
Set in colonial British India in 1895, CARRY ON UP THE KHYBER is one of the very best films in the Carry On series. With the Khasi of Kalabar leading the natives in a revolt against the British, the cosy life of Sir Sidney Ruff Diamond looks set to come to a bloody end. Will the 3rd Foot and Mouth Regiment regain their fearsome .. Read more
| Starring | Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Roy Castle |
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| Director | Gerald Thomas |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Carry On Up The Khyber
Set in colonial British India in 1895, CARRY ON UP THE KHYBER is one of the very best films in the Carry On series. With the Khasi of Kalabar leading the natives in a revolt against the British, the cosy life of Sir Sidney Ruff Diamond looks set to come to a bloody end. Will the 3rd Foot and Mouth Regiment regain their fearsome "Devils in skirts" reputation or will the revelation that they wear underwear under their skirts be their downfall
| Starring | Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Roy Castle, Joan Sims, Angela Douglas, Terry Scott, Bernard Bresslaw, Peter Butterworth, Sidney James, Charels Hawtrey |
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| Director | Gerald Thomas |
| Studio | ITV DVD |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 25 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | DVD: 12 May 2003 Production year: 1968 |
| Format | DVD |
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Only the Carry Ons could get away with using a wooden gate in Snowdonia as the farthest flung outpost of the British Empire! Originally to be called Carry On the Regiment, this is rightly regarded as one of the best in the series. Affectionately mocking Hollywood's Raj adventures, Talbot Rothwell's script is stuffed with ludicrous names, classic one-liners and memorable moments, none better than the dinner under fire, which provides Peter Butterworth with his finest hour. Kenneth Williams is superb as the Khasi of Kalabar, but it's Sid James and Joan Sims who steal the show as the Ruff-Diamonds.
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The best of the series, a wonderfully vulgar and ripe low comedy on an imperial theme.
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75 out of 78 people found this review helpful
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brilliant......
The Carry On series ran from 1963 to 1978. Carry On Up The Kyber is one of the best as it had the full original cast line up - Kenneth Williams, Sid James, Charles Hawtrey and Joan Simms. The Khasie of the Kyber (played by Kenneth Williams) attempts to throw the English out of India by humiliating Sidney Rough Diamond's (played by Sid James) army stationed there. The rumour is spread that the Scots guard wear underpants under their kilts. The battle to re assert authority over India has very funny consequences!
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CARRY ON - FUNNY!
Carry on Comedy Adventure, Light and funny, not too taxing on the brain. Reasonably good story as well the usual excellent cast from the Carry-on films. It is based on innuendo and silly gags but it is funny and enjoyable.
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Set in colonial British India in 1895, CARRY ON UP THE KHYBER is one of the very best films in the Carry On series. With the Khasi of Kalabar leading the natives in a revolt against the British, the ... -