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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Remastered, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: "A fair day's walk for a fair day's pay" - motto of the Sandwich Men's Brotherhood. Modern advertising can take many forms, but for both mobility and sheer economy nothing can match the Sandwich Man. These walking billboards with human fillings are amongst the sights of most big cities and afford a unique angle from which to observe life. Horace Quilby is a Sandwich Man who works on behalf of Finklebaum and O'Casey - dealers in 'misfit clothing' - and is a resplendent sight in his top hat and tails as he walks the London streets. Today is no ordinary day for Horace, however, as Esmerelda, his racing pigeon, is taking part in the race of her life. A wonderful, lovable film full of gentle comedy and joyous optimism, featuring ex-Goon Michael Bentine in perhaps his best role - that of Horace Quilby, Sandwich Man. Written by both Bentine and director Robert Hartford-Davies, The Sandwich Man features a stellar cast of British comedy talent from the '60s who, alongside the marquee names, also include Alfie Bass, Peter Jones, John le Mesurier, Warren Mitchell, Jeremy Lloyd, Burt Kwouk and Suzy Kendall, all aiming to help (and hinder!) Horace in his odyssey around London. ...The Sandwich Man ( That Swinging City )
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Sandwich Man,
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This review is from: The Sandwich Man [1966] [DVD] (DVD)
The Sandwich Man is one of those gems which capture the spirit of London in the Sixties as I remember it. Ex-Goon Michael Bentine is at his whimsical best along with a 'Who's Who' of British film of the time, from a wonderfully typical cameo from Norman Wisdom to a terrifically proper Scoutmaster played by Terry Thomas. A great film, reminding us what humour was like before political correctness got in the way.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Sandwich Man,
By linda "movie maniac" (reading england) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Sandwich Man [1966] [DVD] (DVD)
This is a subtle comedy based on London street life of the 60's.
Follow the excellent Michael Bentine as he walks round the town advertising his wares watching on as accidents and mishaps occur around him. This film is well worked and not overly contrived with many faces from the time popping up in cameo performances. Well worth a watch.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much missed Michael Bentine - and others,
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This review is from: The Sandwich Man (1966) (DVD)
This is a film composed mainly of incidents and characters (fans of British Comedy will remember similar films like Eric Sykes' "The Plank" and "Rhubarb Rhubarb" (the original one with Harry Secombe co-starring) as gentle, enjoyable and FUNNY. This film is piloted along by Michael Bentine, but there are enough familiar (and sadly late) comedy stars to keep you spotting familiar faces all through. This film is under-rated, it never attracted the "attention" of critics - but is to be thoroughly recommended to everyone who wants to enjoy a comedy film that is quietly and simply funny.
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