One Way Pendulum (1965)

01/21/1965 (GB) • 1h 25m

Comedy

Take a trip round the bend - with the World's Wackiest Family!

Overview

A study of absurdity in a suburban family: father recreates the Old Bailey in the living room while the son teaches speak-your-weight machines to sing in the attic.

Top Billed Cast

Eric Sykes

Mr. Groomkirby

Peggy Mount

Mrs. Gantry

Mona Washbourne

Aunt Mildred

George Cole

Defence Counsel

Alison Leggatt

Mrs. Groomkirby

Glyn Houston

Detective Inspector Barnes


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on play or musical

mock trial

absurdist humor

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