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Two feature films based on the TV series. A father and son run a junkyard business. The son falls in love with a stripper but he ends up taking his father on the honeymoon, which turns out to be a bad mistake. In the second film Harold is faced with an assault by Diana Dors.
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Actors: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett
Manufacturer: Optimum Home Releasing
Manufacturer: Optimum Home Releasing
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Absolutely brilliant. Hilarious! One of the all time great British comededies. Brilliantly written, brilliantly acted.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Taiwantrio
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These films compliment the TV series. They are in true tradition pure classic genius. We shall not see the likes of them again for a long time.The films are on two seperate DVDs and unfortunately do NOT have subtitles in English, which is a pity as they would be priceless to have. Having said this, well worth the purchase price as they will only be hard to find later, much like the double DVD set of " On the Buses" movies.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
These two film versions of that all-time great TV comedy Steptoe and Son are a rather mixed bag. It is perhaps widely accepted amongst fans that the second film is perhaps the better of the two and in this I agree.
The first film 'Steptoe and Son' is not bad but is nothing really special either, the trouble is that the storyline just does not feel like Steptoe and Son, being a kind of tragic comedy and an emotional rollercoster that just does not fit the characters.
The story deals with the consequences of Harold getting married to a stripper whom Albert doesn't approve of and ends up with the old man tagging along for the honeymoon, after the inevitable split up a baby is left on their doorstep, Harold of course assumes that the kid is his and is horrifed when the baby is taken back.
It is not really funny at all and doesn't really raise a smile let alone a laugh and is probably Galton and Simpson's weakest work on Steptoe and Son.
The good point that keeps me watching is the always superb performances of Wilfrid Brambel and Harry H Corbett and that alone lifts this very average film to a higher level.
Steptoe and Son Ride Again is vastly superior and feels like the series that we all know and love, the jump in quality from the first film is remarkable and it seems as if the lessons were learned in that most people don't want the format of something so good meddling with.
The film is about one of Harold's get-rich-quick schemes and buys a greyhound from the Godfather of Shepherds Bush, Frankie Barrow, played brilliantly as he was in the TV series by Henry Woolf, this provides a continuity link to the series that was sadly missing from the first film.... Read more ›
The first film 'Steptoe and Son' is not bad but is nothing really special either, the trouble is that the storyline just does not feel like Steptoe and Son, being a kind of tragic comedy and an emotional rollercoster that just does not fit the characters.
The story deals with the consequences of Harold getting married to a stripper whom Albert doesn't approve of and ends up with the old man tagging along for the honeymoon, after the inevitable split up a baby is left on their doorstep, Harold of course assumes that the kid is his and is horrifed when the baby is taken back.
It is not really funny at all and doesn't really raise a smile let alone a laugh and is probably Galton and Simpson's weakest work on Steptoe and Son.
The good point that keeps me watching is the always superb performances of Wilfrid Brambel and Harry H Corbett and that alone lifts this very average film to a higher level.
Steptoe and Son Ride Again is vastly superior and feels like the series that we all know and love, the jump in quality from the first film is remarkable and it seems as if the lessons were learned in that most people don't want the format of something so good meddling with.
The film is about one of Harold's get-rich-quick schemes and buys a greyhound from the Godfather of Shepherds Bush, Frankie Barrow, played brilliantly as he was in the TV series by Henry Woolf, this provides a continuity link to the series that was sadly missing from the first film.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mark One
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Ok so the films are not generally considered as good as the TV shows but they are still better than most comedies nowadays and well worth a look imo.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This DVD is great for anyone who loves the bitter-sweet comedy of 'Steptoe & Son'. Both films are worth watching, can't beat the wonderful characterisations from Wilfred Brambell and Harry H Corbett. Excellent price for a double bill.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Critchley
The DVDs are great but i had to wait i think a bit longer than normal to have the product with me took about 2-3 weeks, but the films are great classic.
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One of my all time classic double acts I watched the film loads of times on t.v....but I,wanted to own these dvd's absolutely brilliant to watch ....I have never laughed so much watching these films I recommend these films to anyone who loves comedy
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great present
I bought this for my boyfriend who loves Steptoe and son and was really pleased with receiving this DVD and wants more!
Published 5 months ago by Kindlefan
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent a must buy movie
you cannot fault this movie it a shame they did not make more movie as the television series highly recommened 10 out 10
Published 6 months ago by henryone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great fun
Very pleased with DVD and agree with other comments that the second DVD is by far the best, but as a lover of Steptoe and Son i would watch anything they have done.
Published 11 months ago by B. Ferrie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good value
The speed of delivery was good. The discs played perfectly. I am fan of Steptoe and Son having the complete box set which included the xmas specials. Read more
Published 17 months ago by PC69
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Brilliant Classic Comedy"
I just love some of the old classic comedy and sitcoms and this DVD was a gem.You get two films for a great price,good value indeed!Thank you amazon.
Published on 29 May 2011 by Mike Green
5.0 out of 5 stars
A CLASSIC
Here it is Steptoe & Son the two films, self named Steptoe & Son and Steptoe & Son Ride Again.
Me i think they both brilliant, british classic comedy at its best.
Me i think they both brilliant, british classic comedy at its best.
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by Stephen Beardmore
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