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Carry On Up The Khyber [1968]
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Roy Castle neatly plays the sort of role normally assigned to Jim Dale, as the ineffectual young officer, Peter Butterworth is a splendid compromised evangelist, while Terry Scott puts his comedic all into the role of the gruff Sergeant. Most enduring, however, is the final dinner party sequence in which the British contingent, with the Burpas at the gates of the compound, and plaster falling all about them, demonstrate typical insouciance in the face of imminent peril. The "I'm Backing Britain" Union Jack hoist at the end, however, over-excitedly reveals the streak of reactionary patriotism that lurked beneath the bumbling double-entendres of most Carry On films. --David Stubbs
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Filmed in 1968 and set in British India in 1895, Carry On Up the Khyber is one of the team's most memorable efforts. Sid James plays Sid James as ever, though nominally his role is that of Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond, the unflappable British Governor who must deal with the snakelike, scheming Khasi of Khalabar, played by Kenneth Williams. A crisis occurs when the mystique of the "devils in skirts" of the 3rd Foot and Mouth regiment is exploded when one of their number, the sensitive-to-draughts Charles Hawtrey, is discovered by the natives to be wearing underpants. Revolt is in the offing, with Bernard Bresslaw once again playing a seething native warrior.
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Special Features
Audio Commentary by Peter Rogers
Photo Gallery with captions
Theatrical Trailer
Carry On Laughing: The Sobbing Cavalier
Film Trivia Notes
Collector’s Booklet with Star Profiles
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Synopsis
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
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From the Back Cover
British India, 1895. The Burpas are revolting but then again ‘The Devils in Skirts’ who guard the Khyber Pass are none too charming either! Can Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond (Sid James) prevent the scheming Khasi of Kalabar (Kenneth Williams) from starting a full-scale rebellion, massacring thousands of innocent people, ending British Rule and making his cushy job obsolete? Can he rely on the help of the wayward Brother Belcher (Peter Butterworth)? And can he prevent the secret concerning the 3rd Foot and Mouth Regiment from becoming common knowledge among the natives? All will be revealed in this masterly tale of passion, greed and missing underpants!
CARRY ON CLASSIC
Review date: 2008-06-30 Rating: 10 out of 10
Just started my carry on collection again and i thought i would start with up the kyber.
I love charles hawtry , peter butterworth,Sid james.
Classic carry on caper lots of sea side post card humor.
But my favorites have to be carry on camping and up the jungle.
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Reviews
masterpiece
Review date: 2007-03-21 Rating: 10 out of 10
director of the carry ons gerald thomas and producer peter rogers have stated that this is their favourite carry on,the british film institute ranks this film as number 99 of the top 100 british films and most people will rate this as a brilliant film in any walk of life so the fact that its a carry on film may surprise some but the fact remains this whether as a one off film or as part of the series,carry on up the khyber is a classic.
released in 1968,the films theme centres on britains colonisation of india in the 19th century,sid james plays a british governer in the province of khalabar,the british army keep the country from peace and life is grand for sid especially,his enemy is kenny williams who plays a burpa chief who resents the english rule,when an opportunity arises for the burpas to seize the country back then they take their chance but sid along with his army,whom include roy castle,terry scott,charles hawtrey and tour guide peter butterworth try and find a way to show that they are the real leaders of the country.
The film is an example of the notion of the stiff upper lip belief in england of the time when war cant weaken the brave english,the dinner table scene is priceless and is an example of that notion,the film has been deemed racist in some quarters but i would be hard pressed to believe that was the intention,carry on up the khyber is a real classic in the carry on series and a real classic film on its own legs as well.
The Best!
Review date: 2006-05-16 Rating: 10 out of 10
Carry On Up The Kyber is undoubtedly one of the very best of the series, if not THE best. Whilst most Carry on films suffered an onslaught of criticism from critics, they actually joined in praise for this entry, and rightly so.
The Khaszi of Kalabar finds information that proves that the men of The Third Foot And Mouth regiment are not "the devil in skirts" as they claim to be, so he decides to bring their presence in India to an end. With Sir Sidney Ruff Diamond's (head of "the devil in skirts") cushy job threatened to come to an end, he decides to take action against it.
The irreplacable Hattie Jaques and Barbara Windsor are missing from this entry but most of the other regulars are here such as Sid James, Joan Sims, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Terry Scott and Bernard Bresslaw as well as featuring the talents of Roy Castle, in his only Carry On role and Angela Douglas who previously had appeared in Carry On Cowboy (1965), Screaming (1966) and Follow That Camel (1967). The best players in this historical romp are Sid James and Joan Sims as the hilarious Ruff Diamonds. Joan Sims delivery is priceless as her delicatley, well spoken voice occasionally slides into a broad cockney accent - amusing stuff!
Carry On Up The Kyber is consistently funny throughout with Talbot Rothwell's script bubbling with inventive repartee and sparkling razor sharp wit. The film boasts the best ending in a Carry On film, where the gang are all keeping a stiff British upper lip and deciding to ignore the attack that's taking place outside the building, proceed to continue with their supper whilst the building is collapsing around their ears.
Classic British comedy at its very best and fans of the series will be delighted.
Best Carry On ever?
Review date: 2003-09-03 Rating: 10 out of 10
Carry On… movies are never likely to be thought of as comedy classics, and yet they are fondly remembered by those who have seen them on a wet bank holiday Monday through the years, and the regular cast remain household names (Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Barbara Windsor to name but a few). All to often they are nothing more than Bawdy sit-coms (Camping, Abroad in particular), yet every now and again they hit the mark, often when dealing with the past. Cleo, Dick, Henry and Don’t Lose Your Head (a film that was monikered Carry On very late on in it’s inception) are great examples of this, but it is Up the Khyber that truly stands the test of time, and is arguably the very best.
There is little point in talking about plot – the Carry On’s never score highly on that in any case – this is all to do with the pitch perfect casting of the regulars (with support from Roy Castle playing the Jim Dale type role) and great performances all round. Sid James once more plays Sid, this time Sir Sydney Ruff-Diamond, with his usual flair, but it is once more left to Kenneth Williams to claim the over-acting honours as his nemesis the Khasi of Khalabar. The cast is rounded out with most the regulars including a fine turn from the inestimable Charles Hawtry as the unfortunate Private Widdle, whose choice of underwear almost brings down British rule in India. Pinewood performs admirably in it’s own role as Imperial India, as does the Welsh Valley that stands in for the real Khyber Pass.
With the Carry On films being re-visited by Carry On London ( which will feature – shudder – soap actors in the major parts), this is a good time to see the original cast at their very best.
The Best Carry On Ever!!!!
Review date: 2003-06-24 Rating: 10 out of 10
Hold everything!! Let me tell you about the Best Carry On film ever! Carry On Up The Khyber is hillarious and with a cast of Kenneth Williams, Sid James, Charles Hawtry, Bernard Bresslaw and Terry Scott- you know your in for a treat. Great gags, lots of naughty bits and generally a good laugh in ways only the carry on team can give
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Joan Sims
Kenneth Williams
Sid James
Charles Hawtrey
Roy Castle
Creators:
Sid James (Primary Contributor)
Kenneth Williams (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
EAN: 5037115034434
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Special Edition,
Release date: 2003-05-12
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 85 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1968
Language: English (Original Language)