Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA former British colony in dire need of economic aid tries to play the British against the Soviets in an attempt to secure economic aid from either side in return for political loyalty.A former British colony in dire need of economic aid tries to play the British against the Soviets in an attempt to secure economic aid from either side in return for political loyalty.A former British colony in dire need of economic aid tries to play the British against the Soviets in an attempt to secure economic aid from either side in return for political loyalty.
- Señar Amphibulos Prime Minister of Gaillardia
- (as Señar Peter Sellers)
- Her Serene Highness Princess Ilyena
- (as Luciana Paoluzzi)
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The film starts with some wickedly funny characterizations of the upper-class bureaucrats running the Foreign Office --- the British are pilloried in the way that only the British can pillory themselves. But after that, the film loses its way in a conventional farcical plot. Terry-Thomas watchable as always, but the great talent in the cast (Peter Sellers, et al) is largely wasted.
A diverting, but not great film.
There are two unmissable scenes. The first is a military march-past which is rolling-on-the-floor funny from first to last: the mixed up commentary (note the point when the commentator finally gets a sentence right!); the shenanigans on the parade ground; and the collapsing review stand all combine to excellent effect. Second, a more minor but tasty scene where a table dancer (she is dancing ON the table) distracts Terry-Thomas in the course of his diplomatic discussions- surprising how much eroticism can get through the ludicrously heavy censorship of the period!
John Le Mesurier does an effective job in a 'wicked uncle' role torn straight from the pages of 19th century melodrama. Those who recall him from his small role in Ben-Hur might have cause to reflect that here is a supporting actor who gets about a bit!
Overall, both Terry-Thomas and Peter Sellers have appeared in better films but, in parts, as funny a film as you are likely to find on a wet afternoon.
Others have weighed in on this film, and I agree with the majority that the film is pretty flat - which means, not very funny. With this cast, there was potential for great laughter. The plot is okay, even a very good one. But it seems to me that so much was put into the ridiculous "power" of the fictional island nation of Gaillardia and not enough into crispy, witty dialog among the characters of the British Foreign Office. So, the silly antics on Gaillardia just don't get the laughs, and the great comedic cast of Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers, Raymond Huntley, John Le Mesurier and Miles Malleson is mostly wasted.
This probably isn't a film that many people would stay awake through or watch much beyond the first 15 minutes or so.
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesIn the montage of newspaper headlines that follows the death of the king and his heir the Pravda headline translates as "Labor of the Heroic Millions."
- GaffesIt does seem odd that a British European Airways helicopter should land on a Pacific island.
- Citations
Señar Amphibulos Prime Minister of Gaillardia: [after Carlton-Browne takes a sip] No. No. You must drink in one. Otherwise you will get a bit - you know?
Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne: Delicious!
Señar Amphibulos Prime Minister of Gaillardia: Yes. Yes. Is called "Gruzanios". Not a drop is drunk until it is three weeks old. And now we will have the musica!
- Générique farfelu"The producers gratefully acknowledge the co-operation and assistance of the Government and Inhabitants of the Island of Gaillardia, Shepperton, Middlesex, England."
- ConnexionsEdited into Heroes of Comedy: Terry-Thomas (1995)
- Bandes originalesEton Boating Song
(uncredited)
Music by Algernon Drummond
[Played at the airport when Carlton-Browne arrives]
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- Man in a Cocked Hat
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- Durée1 heure 28 minutes
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- 1.66 : 1