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Please Sir [VHS] [1971]

VHS ~ John Alderton

4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Actors: John Alderton, Deryck Guyler, Noel Howlett, Joan Sanderson, Richard Davies
Directors: Mark Stuart
Writers: Bob Larbey, John Esmonde
Producers: Andrew Mitchell, Leslie Grade, Richard Bates
Format: PAL
Classification: U
Studio: Cinema Club
VHS Release Date: 14 Aug 2000
Run Time: 97 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000056YAY
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,425 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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A two-week stay in the country excludes class 5C, but their master is able to convince the headmaster that it's just what they need. The film of the hit TV comedy series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A 70s classic, 19 Jan 2005

By	Gavin Wilson - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Please Sir [DVD] [1971] (DVD)

Unlike most films based on TV series, this one is actually better than the small-screen version. Anyone who bought the 4-DVD box set of the TV version will know that the jokes and plot are quite thinly spread across each episode. But for this film, writers Larbey and Esmonde took all the best bits from the TV episodes, and hung them off a plot in which form 5C go for two weeks to the country.

In its day, 'Please Sir' was as influential over actual schoolroom behaviour as 'Grange Hill'. 5C were a rowdy and disobedient class, quick to pick a fight with any neighbouring school. Dennis's Dad must have been one of the first parents to assault a teacher on UK TV.

The strength of 'Please Sir' came from the characterisation. John Alderton as the shy Hedges was a forerunner of Hugh Grant's part in 'Four Weddings'. Miss Ewell comes across as more likeable than I remember her. But the greatest characters are Frankie Abbott and Dennis Dunstable. The tough-talking but pathetic Abbott is a particularly brilliant creation.

This 1971 film is not, by today's standards, politically correct. There are elements of racism and the occasional religious slur. But the film never allows these prejudices to win through.

Above all else, this is a gentle, uplifting comedy, with a half-decent theme song sung by Cilla Black. A great memory of the the late 60s to early 70s transition period.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A 70s classic, 19 Jan 2005

By	Gavin Wilson - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Please Sir [DVD] [1971] (DVD)

This 1971 film is not, by today's standards, politically correct. There are elements of racism and the occasional religious slur. But the film never allows these prejudices to win through.

Above all else, this is a gentle, uplifting comedy, with a half-decent theme song sung by Cilla Black. A great memory of the the late 60s to early 70s transition period.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Classic '70s comedy...., 14 Jul 2005

By	Stephen M "Webmaster of CillaBlack.com and Do... (UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Please Sir [DVD] [1971] (DVD)

Based on the the original TV series starring John Alderton and Joan Sanderson this is classic seventies comedy at its finest.

It also features a great theme tune by none other than British pop star Cilla Black who sings 'La La La Lu'.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A FORGOTTEN CLASSIC
Have not got much to say about this film apart from id forgotten about please sir but brought me right back to being a kid and going to school in the 70s. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous
This film is easily worth the cost! The whole family enjoyed it! Tame humour in a school camp. Best bit is where the comprehensive pupils get their own back on the kids from what... Read more

Published on 14 Feb 2005 by John

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for it's time.
Please Sir, or Madam, marvel at the most ridiculously cast movie/show of all time. Most of the 'school kids' look older than the bloody teachers! Read more

Published on 30 Jan 2005 by dragon0303

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