The Ups and Downs of a Handyman
| The Ups and Downs of a Handyman | |
|---|---|
 cover of tie-in novel | |
| Directed by | John Sealey |
| Produced by | Kenneth F. Rowles |
| Written by |
Derrick Slater John Sealey |
| Starring |
Barry Stokes Sue Lloyd Bob Todd |
| Music by | Vic Elms |
| Cinematography | Douglas Hill |
| Edited by |
Jim Atkinson John W. Carr |
Release dates | 1975 |
Running time | 100 min. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Ups and Downs of a Handyman is a 1975 British comedy film directed by John Sealey and starring Barry Stokes, Sue Lloyd and Bob Todd.[1][2] It was also known at various times as 'Confessions of a Handyman', 'Confessions of an Odd-Job Man' and 'The Happy Housewives'.[3]
Plot
After his wife inherits a cottage in the countryside, her husband takes up a job as the local handyman but soon becomes entangled with the women of the village.
Cast
- Barry Stokes as Bob
- Gay Soper as Maisie
- Sue Lloyd as The Blonde
- Bob Todd as Squire Bullsworthy
- Valerie Leon as Redhead
- Chic Murray as P. C. Knowles
- Robert Dorning as Newsagent
- Penny Meredith as Margaretta
- Helli Louise as Newsagent's Daughter
- John Blythe as Farmer Elgin
- Harold Bennett as Gasper
- Julia Bond as Polly
- Jeannie Collings as Mrs Wain
- Alexandra Dane as Mrs Knowles
- Ava Cadell as Schoolgirl
- Pauline Letts as Mother
- Nita Lorraine as Jenny Elgin
- Olivia Syson as Mrs. Bullsworthy
- Jannette Carrol as Barmaid
Critical reception
The Radio Times noted "another cheap-and-cheerful sex comedy in the vein of Timothy Lea's naughty bestsellers. Barry Stokes brings a certain cheeky charm to the title role, while Gay Soper, Sue Lloyd and Valerie Leon find him plenty to do around the house. What little comedy there is comes from Benny Hill stalwart Bob Todd, as the local magistrate, and Chic Murray, as a harassed bobby. Derrick Slater's script is one long smutty gag, while John Sealey's direction is perfunctory at best." [3]
References
- ↑ "The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
- ↑ Fvdb.bfi.or.uk
- 1 2 "Ups and Downs of a Handyman | Film review and movie reviews". Radio Times. 2013-04-08. Retrieved 2014-06-19.