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Carry On Dick (Original title)
Dates: 1974 (Copyright), 04 August 1974 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Gerald Thomas

Synopsis: Farce set in Georgian England. With the creation of the Bow Street Runners around 1750, England's higwaymen are swiftly rounded up, except for the most notorious of all: 'Big Dick' Turpin, known for the size of his weapon. Together with his cohorts he succeeds in eluding the agents of the law. By day, Turpin poses as the innocent Reverend Flasher, of the parish of Upper Dencher. When lawman Captain Desmond Fancey and Sergeant Jock Strapp are sent undercover to capture Turpin, Fancey makes the mistake of immediately revealing his plan to Reverend Flasher.

Genres:
Comedy, Period drama

Subjects:
18th century, Highwaymen
Releases
Date: 1974Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 91 mins Length: 8201 FeetDialogue (original): English

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-717008
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status



Film materials(4)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8131 FeetBFI identifier: C-21535
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8122 FeetBFI identifier: C-21534
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1311674
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Original Colour NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 7965 FeetStock date: 1973BFI identifier: C-21533
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film