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The Bargee [DVD]

Harry H. Corbett , Hugh Griffith    Parental Guidance   DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Harry H. Corbett, Hugh Griffith, Eric Sykes
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 15 Mar 2010
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B002VD5SFQ
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 15,249 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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1960s British comedy starring Harry H Corbett. Scripted by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson of 'Steptoe and Son' fame, the film charts the course of love of a Casanova (Corbett) who lives and works on the canals, breaking hearts as he cruises the waters.

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69 of 69 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic British Film of days gone by 10 April 2010
Format:DVD
This much forgotten gem of a film concerns Hemel Pike (Harry H Corbett) who is a canal barge owner and worker and a bit of a casanova ito the bargain! Aided and abetted by his rather slow cousin Ronnie (Ronnie Barker), Hemel has a girl in every port up and down his route along the Grand Union Canal. His problem is that every single one of them is intent on marriage, something he is sworn to avoid. Unfortunately for Hemel, one of his ladies, Christine Turnbull (Julia Foster) falls pregnant and he is finally trapped into marrying her by her over-bearing and very protective father (the always brilliant Hugh Griffith). Not a man to be argued with, (Joe Turnbull is legendary for holding the canal drinking record of 29 pints of mild and brown in a single session), he insists that Hemel does the right thing by his daughter - which only serves to upset all his other conquests!

Galton and Simpson (Corbett's writers from Steptoe & Son) wrote a strong script cleverly combining comedy and drama which allowed Corbett to shine as the obvious star of the film (many agree this is his best film role) and whilst this is undoubtedly his vehicle, there is an extremely strong supporting cast of a plethora of British character actors, in particular Eric Sykes as the totally incompetant mariner and Ronnie Barker as Hemel's cousin who certainly gives Corbett a run for his money with every scene they share together and shows the early signs of the stardom that was to soon follow. Nice cameos from Brian Wilde and Richard Briers too.

The film is beautifully made and benefits greatly from being shot in Technicolor, giving the already nostalgic locations a dream-like veneer. The boats seen in the film are all genuine working barges, filmed with added poigniancy when you remember that the industry was finally killed-off by the extremely harsh winter the year this film was made. Give it a go - perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon - and enjoy being taken back to an altogether different age in this pleasing and gently amusing tongue-in-cheek tribute to those who plied their trade up and down Britian's canals. They certainly don't make them like this any more.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, fun, classic 15 Mar 2004
By Filmbuff TOP 1000 REVIEWER
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Harry H. Corbett has always been a favourite of mine; he was a fine and talented actor. Alongside Ronnie Barker and Eric Sykes, set on the canals of England, it would be difficult to find a better setting. An excellent supporting cast, a witty and moral story, I was surprised at how pleasing and enjoyable this film turned out to be.

If you want a fun film, with beautiful settings, the feel and romance of "Old" England, this has to be a must watch. I never tire of it, especially the happy ending!

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars HARRY H CORBETT 10 July 2010
Format:DVD
One of the few films of the 1960,s featuring the late Harry H Corbett as the star of the film. This film in particularly i would consider one of his best and although he could never really shake the cockney image of Harold Steptoe it does do him justice. the trip along the canals of England are a quite a memory of times past and also there is the young Ronnie Barker as Harrys side kick who has to cover for his mate and get him out of scrapes with ladies along the way. Also you can see the start of Ronnies career also. Great film fits in well alongside the carry on films with a slight touch of the more serious.
2 great comedy actors sadly missed and a great film to remember them by.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Afternoon viewing . . .
. . . for those seeking relaxation and something from a time gone by.

Or, if you are in anyway interested in what the canal system had to offer, then perhaps this is for... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Tim Stewart
4.0 out of 5 stars A classic comedy
Full of fun and very enjoyable watching again. Great to see some of the UK's finest comedy actors together in this film.
Published 9 days ago by Robert C. Prior
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for the year it was made
This dvd came brand new but the movie I have to say after all the movies through the 50s and 60s is not that good. It was going at a worse slow speed as man about the house movie. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DSharrock
4.0 out of 5 stars The Bargee dvd
wonderful rarely seen comedy from the writers' of Hancock. colour and full of faces you'll know and love,a gentle Ealing type film. Read more
Published 1 month ago by windy
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic British comedy
I live on a narrowboat where this was filmed. I know all the places where the action takes place - including the pubs :o). Read more
Published 2 months ago by Watergypsy
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic film for waterways nuts!
Fans of this classic film so expected no more than was delivered having decided to throw away the video and buy the DVD.
Published 3 months ago by B ALEXANDER
5.0 out of 5 stars The Very Best Of British Comedy
Before 'Steptoe and Son' Harry H Corbett made some fine comedy dramas too unfairly overlooked. At last here is such treasure.
Published 4 months ago by Windmilltilter
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Comedy Gem
I ordered this product as part of a collection that I was building for Ronnie Barker. I saw this on Amazon at a good price and wanted to add it to my collection. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Taiwantrio
5.0 out of 5 stars A trip down memory lane
I have a loving for Ealing comedies, and early TV series. There is something very special about simple stories well told, excellent considered scripting and a sense of fun. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Doug
5.0 out of 5 stars old fashioned humour
it was nice to step back in time and see the old barges along with some humour. typical Harry Corbett humour
Published 5 months ago by cindy
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