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Classic comic espionage caper from Disney studios starring Peter Ustinov and Derek Nimmo. Lord Southmere (Nimmo) hides a top-secret microfilm containing the formula for the mysterious 'Lotus X' in a dinosaur skeleton at the Natural History Museum in London after narrowly escaping from a gang of ruthless Chinese spies. When he realises that the spies are following him, he instructs his former nanny Hettie (Helen Hayes) to retrieve the microfilm. Southmere is then promptly recaptured by the head spy, Hnup Wan (Peter Ustinov), while the resourceful Hettie assembles a group of fellow nannies to help her search for the microfilm. But the nannies are up against the cunning of the evil spy gang, who will stop at nothing to get to the prized Lotus X before Hettie and her helpers.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), Spanish ( Mono ), Danish ( Subtitles ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), Finnish ( Subtitles ), Norwegian ( Subtitles ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.66:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: It's Nanny Hettie to the rescue when British Intelligence Agent Lord Southmere is captured by Chinese agent Hnup Wan. Hettie is the only one who knows Southmere's secret: he has stolen a piece of top-secret microfilm from a Chinese warlord and hidden it in the skeleton of a dinosaur in a London museum. Aided by a small army of fellow nannies, Hettie saves the day by foiling Wan and his gang. ...One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Sally-Anne
Format:DVD
An English gentleman, Lord Southmere (Derek Nimmo) left China by novel means carrying a precious secret. A most fiendishly clever Chinese agent, Hnup Wan (Peter Ustinov) and his crack(ed) team of martial arts specialists, were under strict instructions to get the stolen treasure back. All would have been lost for Lord Southmere, had he not run into his old nanny, Hettie (Helen Hayes) when Hnup Wan and his boys tracked him to the dinosaur section of the British Museum of Natural History. He managed to tell nanny where he had hidden the coveted item just before passing out. Hettie and her gang of fearless nannies were forced to appropriate one of the dinosaurs to stop the Chinese chaps from finding the hiding place of the mysterious stolen secret.
I'm assured this is a film for children and adults will not appreciate it. However, some adults have a childish sense of humour and I'm one of those. This film has kept me happily gurgling with mirth for most of its 90 minute running time. The myth of British eccentricity is exploited shamelessly and the well-spring of English wackiness is shown to be the British nanny - the formidable women with the power to shape tender young toffs. It may be a lot of slap-stick nonsense, but it's fun. I recommend it to all who are young at heart, including children.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Peter Ustinov and Helen Hayes team up in this hilarious movie, chock full of laughter and action. If you view Ustinov and Hayes as the national treasures they are, you will love this one. If I could rate higher than 5, I would!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By T. Thompson
Format:DVD
Great family movie, lots of laughs, Peter Ustinov great as always, a classic! Would recommend.
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good value
good service and great price, would recommend
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Published 2 months ago by Roy
4.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
I remember this movie 25 years ago - the original was good, but this is even better as having been digitally remastered
Published 4 months ago by gillian lingard
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very good long laugh
This DVD revolves around Peter Ustinov who nearly steals the show from the Dinosaur.
A loud laugh from start to finish.
Highly recommended for ALL ages.
A loud laugh from start to finish.
Highly recommended for ALL ages.
Published 5 months ago by Mr. B. Cannon
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Reaction from recipients awaited after Christmas
Comments as above for Darling Buds I am sorry you do not like my review format but I have not got time to repeat things count words etc. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Christopher P
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good film to watch on a wet afternoon.
Good old fashioned fun with plenty of good moments, slapstick comedy and good performances from Ustinov, Hayes and Nimmo. Fun for all the family.
Published 5 months ago by Graham
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good chuckles
My 5 and 7 year old Grandsons loved this DVD.
Good family watch. Delivered quickly. Watched 3 times on the trot by the 5year old.
Good family watch. Delivered quickly. Watched 3 times on the trot by the 5year old.
Published 15 months ago by Cherry
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic funny film
I love this film. I used to watch it with my children when they were young & they still love it to this day and they are in their early 20's now. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. J. A. Marks
3.0 out of 5 stars
one of my dinosaurs is missing
Family entertainment enjoyed by all. The film was funny and kept us entertained. Excellent value for money and ideal to watch on a rainy day. Very quick delivery.
Published 18 months ago by julie
5.0 out of 5 stars
chasing dinosaurs
Bought for my grand daughter, but her mum my wife and myself sat and watched it for the adults this was not the first time and it will not be the last, (hopefully). Read more
Published 18 months ago by don hawkwind
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dinosaur skeleton meets panda nose!
Lord Southmere has a ring of Chinese spies chasing him because he has in his possession a secret microfilm, the contents of this microfilm reveals the formula for mysterious Lotus... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Spike Owen
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