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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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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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
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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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Cast, Characters, flimsy story....
If one was reviewing The Sandwich Man by the head alone and not the heart, then 3 stars, possibly just two might be in order, here. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Tim Kidner
Time capsule from 1966
My interest in this film stems from watching some of the location work in Dulwich Park (not Greenwich Park as stated by the producer in his commentary) which was close to my school... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Buddy
micheal Bentine
this british film was made in 1966 and was written by Micheal Bentine he also stars in it.In the course of the day walking around London with his sandwich board he encounters lots... Read more
Published 6 months ago by alana
A Swinging 60's Romp
A wonderful film, if you want cutting edge, politically correct, serious-unfunny humor then look elsewhere, this is a light hearted easily watchable 60's romp, the beauty of this... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Jelly Bean
The Sandwich Man
Far-fetched, unbelievable and unlikely. But a brilliant happy film with superb mid-60's London scenery and colour. I will visit it now and again. Glad to get it in my collection.
Published 21 months ago by Mr. P. Woodier
Charming and light-hearted
A more charming film one would be at pains to find and a more charming and warm actor than the late Michael Bentine, would also be rare or pretty much impossible to find! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Filmbuff
A Great Movie
I've loved this movie since I was a kid. It has an all star cast which is light hearted and funny.
It is about a sandwich man (a man who walks the streets wearing a... Read more
It is about a sandwich man (a man who walks the streets wearing a... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by Andrew Parker
memory lane
an excellent film which brought memories flooding back from the times my late wife and i shared together
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by M. Stanley
A Cult Classic For Michael Bentine Fans. Recommended.
Although this film wasn't as successful first time round, it has stood the test of time, and regarded by many fans as one of Michael Bentine's finest films. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2004 by Mr. Jack Gray
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