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What A Whopper [DVD]

Adam Faith , Sid James , Gilbert Gunn    Universal, suitable for all   DVD
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Adam Faith, Sid James, Carole Leslie, Terence Longdon
  • Directors: Gilbert Gunn
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: All Regions
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Renown Productions Ltd
  • DVD Release Date: 31 Jan 2011
  • Run Time: 86 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004C23LQW
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 18,221 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Coming after Operation Bullshine and My Wife's Family, What A Whopper is a comedy from former documentarist Gilbert Gunn. Adam Faith stars in this tale about a struggling writer who fakes photographs of the Loch Ness monster and then heads for the Highlands to convince the locals so that they'll back his book. Just about every comedy stalwart you can think of crops up in support, from Carry On regulars Sid James and Charles Hawtrey to TV favourites Wilfrid Brambell and Terry Scott. Even Spike Milligan has a cameo as a tramp...

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Remastered, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Coming after Operation Bullshine and My Wife's Family, What A Whopper is a comedy from former documentarist Gilbert Gunn. Adam Faith stars in this tale about a struggling writer who fakes photographs of the Loch Ness monster and then heads for the Highlands to convince the locals so that they'll back his book. Just about every comedy stalwart you can think of crops up in support, from Carry On regulars Sid James and Charles Hawtrey to TV favourites Wilfrid Brambell and Terry Scott. Even Spike Milligan has a cameo as a tramp... ...What a Whopper

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun 17 Mar 2011
By Filmbuff TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
When Tony Blake (Adam Faith) and his chums run out of money to fund their "creative" lifestyles, as well as to live in a large, London house, they have to find some way to improve their lot. Tony is an, as yet, unpublished author, whose book about the Loch Ness Monster has been rejected by yet another publisher. He hatches a plan to make it successful by faking a photograph of the aforementioned beastie. Along with his housemates, he goes to the local hardware shop (they didn't have DIY stores in those days) and they fabricate a poor "replica" of Nessie. Floated on the Serpentine and with smoke from a can, they take a photograph which appears to show the dreaded monster peering from the fog. In full view of a local tramp (Spike Milligan) who is fishing, they have to make a dash for it when the fire brigade is called to extinguish the non-existent fire. (It is so good to hear the sound of bells, rather than the wailing of the siren!!)

Eventually, they decide to promote and enhance their story by visiting Loch Ness and, by using sound effects and local gossip, they intend to convince the public that not only is Nessie real, but that they have the photograph to prove it!

A drive to Scotland in a Rolls-Royce, that was once a hearse, closely followed by the drunken father of the air-headed Charlotte (Carole Lesley) (if he'd tried it today, he wouldn't have made it past the end of the road!), in the days before motorways carved up the countryside!

The chums stay at a charming inn, where fish poaching appears to be rife. After a late-night excursion, Tony, Vernon and Charlotte have to seek refuge at a local cottage. Adam ends up sharing a bed with the kilted owner of the cottage (a bit risqué for the '60s - especially since the man is single!), who appears possessed with "The Campbells". Vernon and Charlotte have to spend a sleepless night together in the spare room (they aren't married, so they mustn't actually sleep - spending the night together is bad enough)!

After a few late night sound effects, some not very convincing monster tracks in the mud, a chase by the local constabulary and a still drunken father, they are eventually found out and pursued by the villagers. Thinking quickly, they take to a small rowing boat and head out into the middle of the Loch. OH! What a Whopper!!

Some good laughs, good fun and an impressive cast. Very lighthearted and worth a chuckle or three!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Woo Woo What a Whopper! 15 Feb 2011
By R. Reel
Format:DVD
Great Film and a rare treat, i saw this on TV shortly after Adam Faith passed away, glad this has been released, if you like the traditional classic 1960's comedies then this is a real gem you shouldn't be without
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5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous 26 April 2011
Format:DVD
Had seen this film in the 70's and 80's and enjoyed it. Glad I've got it on DVD. Quite an enjoyable romp with a tongue-n-cheek poke at the best monster in Scotland
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5.0 out of 5 stars love thiss a must bie if you like comeidie
i love this film with adam faith in it what a whopper is a good classic comedy romp. i can remember the first time i saw this i loved it and i still do i got my copy yesterday and... Read more
Published 25 days ago by john hubert belcher
5.0 out of 5 stars DVD
IF YOU LIKE OLD MOVIES YOU WILL LOVE THIS. ITS A FUNNY FILM NOT TO LONG AND GREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Published 2 months ago by mrs tracey gilbert
2.0 out of 5 stars Oh dear......
I bought this DVD because I like Adam Faith, but cannot say that I enjoyed the film as a whole. Wouldn't recommend it.
Published 11 months ago by Walter de la Mare
1.0 out of 5 stars The Worst Comedy In History?
An absolute stinker! A dreadful waste of a mostly talented cast. Do not waste your time,or cash on this mind numbing pile of rubbish. Its an irritating mess. Read more
Published on 17 April 2011 by I. Turner
4.0 out of 5 stars Fore Runner of Carry on Slapstick Risque
Featuring a Bevvy of future stars this fats paced fore runner of carry on features many gags and risque scenes well endowed young ladies crawling in and out of windows,plump... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2011 by Bozo
1.0 out of 5 stars What a Cropper
This moving is truly poor, it has some of the best actors including Adam Faith but the script is truly bad. It's a shame but not to be recommended.
Published on 9 Mar 2011 by Drew7
3.0 out of 5 stars what a whopper of a turkey
This movie is one of the early 60s black & white comedies,British with a British cast,but Im afraid it just aint funny,it has all the right ingrediants ie cast,director and... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2011 by david dunbar
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