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Peter Sellers, Sid James, Tony Hancock and Donald Pleasence star in this mid-1950s comedy caper. When a film company wants to use an army barracks as the location for its science fiction film, the Commander is less than impressed, and manages to persuade the crew to relocate to a nearby haunted house.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Long Lost Comedy Classics is a collection of films from a golden age of British Cinema, remembered stars and some unique movies that have stood the test of time. So why not take a trip down memory lane and see how cinema used to be? A Sleepy army barracks is about to be overrun by a film company planning to shoot a science fiction caper. And it's not long before the enticing female stars persuade the boys of the brigade to take part - much to the annoyance of the Divisional Commander who decides to make a surprise inspection. This wonderful comedy is packed with character and features some of the finest British talent of the age - including Tony Hancock, Peter Sellers and Sid James. ...Orders Are Orders
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Spike Owen
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Format:DVD
A run of the mill army barracks in Bilchester is overrun by a film company planning to make a Z grade science fiction movie. All seems to being going well as the pretty lady actors have the barracks in a tizzy and get the soldiers to play a part. That is until the Divisional Commander turns up for one of his inspections.
Tho far from being at the top of the cast list, this sub-standard remake of a 1933 film of the same name is of interest to see the names Peter Sellers, Sid James & Tony Hancock in the same movie. However, the truth is is that it's a poor movie that is directed badly by David Paltenghi and the source material really doesn't transfer well to the screen. Based on a play written by Ian Hay in 1932, the makers seems to think that by weaving chaotic scenes with chaotic shouty dialogue that that is going to make for a mirthful movie. It doesn't.
Released to DVD in 2007 as part of a collection called Long Lost Comedy Classics, this is easily the weakest of the set. Other titles in the collection are Miss Robin Hood, John & Julie, Make Me An Offer, The Love Match and the quite brilliant Time Gentlemen Please!. Orders Are Orders smacks of being a "set filler" and exists purely because of the names attached to it (Brian Reece, Margot Grahame & Raymond Huntley also star). 3/10 for Huntley's efforts and James' bizarre American accent.
Tho far from being at the top of the cast list, this sub-standard remake of a 1933 film of the same name is of interest to see the names Peter Sellers, Sid James & Tony Hancock in the same movie. However, the truth is is that it's a poor movie that is directed badly by David Paltenghi and the source material really doesn't transfer well to the screen. Based on a play written by Ian Hay in 1932, the makers seems to think that by weaving chaotic scenes with chaotic shouty dialogue that that is going to make for a mirthful movie. It doesn't.
Released to DVD in 2007 as part of a collection called Long Lost Comedy Classics, this is easily the weakest of the set. Other titles in the collection are Miss Robin Hood, John & Julie, Make Me An Offer, The Love Match and the quite brilliant Time Gentlemen Please!. Orders Are Orders smacks of being a "set filler" and exists purely because of the names attached to it (Brian Reece, Margot Grahame & Raymond Huntley also star). 3/10 for Huntley's efforts and James' bizarre American accent.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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a waste of an opportunity in my opinion; the chance to have three brilliant comic actors in one film and the results are average to say the least. i'm referring to tony hancock, sid james and peter sellers. luckily, they do have one scene together that lasts for only about a few seconds but worth the wait.
the "plot" of the film is non-existent and the script is laughter-free. sellers and bill fraser dressed as martians is mildly amusing but that's about it.
only buy and watch this as a curiosity. there is historic value in that you will notice the first film appearance of hancock and peter sellers in an early film role whilst still learning his craft.
the "plot" of the film is non-existent and the script is laughter-free. sellers and bill fraser dressed as martians is mildly amusing but that's about it.
only buy and watch this as a curiosity. there is historic value in that you will notice the first film appearance of hancock and peter sellers in an early film role whilst still learning his craft.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sapphire
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Just bought what I thought would be a little gem of classic British Comedy. What a mistake! To top it off the quality of the sound was dreadful.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Orders are Orders
The jury's out on this one. Some of it is appealing, although the storyline is a bit weak. The sub-plots don't really come off, however,
the introduction of Tony Hancock adds... Read more
the introduction of Tony Hancock adds... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richard Withey
3.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable Romp
Sid James as an american was quite an experience if nothing else, the comedy has aged well and certainly a keeper.
Published 4 months ago by Ms. T. M. Truelove
3.0 out of 5 stars
So-So
With the cast the movie had, it should have been better. Slow script and inconsistent continuity are right up front. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Steve Mitchell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
As a "fan" of classic British comedy films I have really enjoyed these three films.
Here we are taken back to a lost time and see a young Peter Sellars, Sid James and others. Read more
Here we are taken back to a lost time and see a young Peter Sellars, Sid James and others. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2011 by "Smith" Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good old Sid
Young Sellers and Hancock,for those who didn't see them before they were famous.
Worth the price of the DVD just for Sid's awful American accent.
Great period fun.
Worth the price of the DVD just for Sid's awful American accent.
Great period fun.
Published on 18 May 2010 by Michael Daley
2.0 out of 5 stars
Comedy Classics
I didnt like this one at all.Storyline was daft,I found it quite boring,even though I like Peter Sellers.Not one of his best.
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by A. J. Bagnall
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Order This One
The latest Hancock biography describes how he went to see this film in the cinema. As he looked around he realised he was about the only person in the place. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by Alfie
4.0 out of 5 stars
British comedy classics
A film I thought had been cut up and used for collar stiffeners years ago. I first saw it on television one rainy Sunday afternoon in London in the late sixties and for some reason... Read more
Published on 28 April 2009 by Mr. R. Linkiewicz
3.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable film, but not a classic as such
Although Amazon have chosen to place Peter Sellers as the star of this film please don't be fooled into thinking that this is his film, the main stars are very much Tony Hancock... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2008 by Dazman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Real genuine B movie.....for Hancock/Sellers/James completists ONLY
I saw this clunker on the box one day. It has historic value in that it is the FIRST FILM APPEARANCE of Tony Hancock.
He saves the day! He is unfunny! Read more
He saves the day! He is unfunny! Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2007 by R. A. Caton
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