Adventures of a Private Eye (Original title)
Dates: 1977 (Copyright), 20 March 1977 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Stanley Long
Synopsis: Bob West, greenhorn assistant to a private detective, takes advantage of his boss's absence to investigate the case of a former model who is being blackmailed over some negatives of photos showing her in compromising positions, which, if published, will lose her an inheritance
Genres: Detective drama, Sex comedy
Releases
Date: 1977Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Gevacolour - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Length: 8683 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 1986Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 92 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 02 June 2008Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - Colour - SoundRuntime: 92 mins Dialogue (original): English
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v44 n523 August 1977: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n80 26 Mar 1977 Page: 16
Title: [Screen International - n80 26 Mar 1977: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Review v27 n7 July 1977 Page: 32
Title: [Film Review - v27 n7 July 1977: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n75 19 Feb 1977 Pages: 13-24
Title: [Screen International - n75 19 Feb 1977: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Advertising supplement + interview with director.
In: Screen International n55 25 Sep 1976 Page: 11
Title: [Screen International - n55 25 Sep 1976: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Author: Armstrong, Michael Pages: 218 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7109 FeetBFI identifier: C-743575
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1109911
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1109911
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7133 FeetBFI identifier: C-743578
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7109 FeetBFI identifier: C-743575
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 1977 (Copyright), 20 March 1977 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Stanley Long
Synopsis: Bob West, greenhorn assistant to a private detective, takes advantage of his boss's absence to investigate the case of a former model who is being blackmailed over some negatives of photos showing her in compromising positions, which, if published, will lose her an inheritance
Genres: Detective drama, Sex comedy
Releases
Date: 1977Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Gevacolour - SoundRuntime: 96 mins Length: 8683 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 1986Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 92 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 02 June 2008Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - Colour - SoundRuntime: 92 mins Dialogue (original): English
Credits
(32)
©: Salon Productions Ltd., Presents: Salon Productions, Produced by: Peter Long, Stanley Long, Associate Producer: Michael Armstrong, Production Manager: Brian Heard, Production Secretary: Penny Christopher, Assistant to Producer: Samantha Harrison, Assistant Director: Hugh O'Donnell, Continuity: Maggie Jones, Casting: Stephen Riddle, Screenplay: Michael Armstrong, Photographed by: Peter Sinclair, Camera Operator: John Metcalfe, Focus: John Simmons, Electrician: Max Marrable, Stills: Tony Auguste, Edited by: Jo Gannon, Assistant Editor: Russ Fenton, Art Director: Carlotta Barrow, Props: Patrick Weymouth, Wardrobe: James Wakely, Make-up: Grahame Freeborn, Hair: Marsha Lewis, Titles and Opticals: Les Latimer Film Associates Ltd., Processed by: Technicolor, Music: De Wolfe, Sound: Stan Phillips, Boom Operator: Trevor Rutherford, Dubbing Mixer: Ted Ryan, Unit Publicist: Jenny Craven
Cast
(41)
Suzy Kendall (Laura Sutton), Harry H. Corbett (Sydney), Fred Emney (Sir Basil Lemmington), Liz Fraser (Violet), Irene Handl (Miss Friggin), Ian Lavender (Derek), Julian Orchard (police cyclist), Jon Pertwee (Judd Blake), Adrienne Posta (Lisa Moroni), Anna Quayle (Medea), William Rushton (Wilfred), Robin Stewart (Scott Radleigh), Diana Dors (Mrs Horne), Veronica Doran (Maud Gubbidge), Jonathan Adams (Inspector Hogg), Richard Caldicot (Craddock), Hilary Pritchard (Sally), Angela Scoular (Jane), Nicholas Young (Legs Luigi), Christopher Neil (Bob West), Linda Regan (Clarissa), Linda Cunningham (Zelda), Leon Greene (Rosco), Peter Moran (Willy), Alan Wilson (Mr Purdy), Ruth Kettlewell (Mrs Grimpton), Peter Greene (policeman), Mike Worsley (bouncer), Theresa Wood (Millie), Graham Ashley (Mr Prentiss), Dave Carter (desk sergeant), Milton Reid, Jon Robinson (bodyguard), Nicola Austine (wife in bed), Maria (Miss Walker), Peter Bex (plumber), Ronald Markham (vicar), David Browning (stage manager), Cy Town (milkman), Hot Toddy (chorus girls), Shaw Taylor (himself)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(5)
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v44 n523 August 1977 Page: 163Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v44 n523 August 1977: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n80 26 Mar 1977 Page: 16
Title: [Screen International - n80 26 Mar 1977: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Review v27 n7 July 1977 Page: 32
Title: [Film Review - v27 n7 July 1977: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n75 19 Feb 1977 Pages: 13-24
Title: [Screen International - n75 19 Feb 1977: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Advertising supplement + interview with director.
In: Screen International n55 25 Sep 1976 Page: 11
Title: [Screen International - n55 25 Sep 1976: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Adventures of a private eyeAuthor: Armstrong, Michael Pages: 218 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7109 FeetBFI identifier: C-743575
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1109911
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1109911
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7133 FeetBFI identifier: C-743578
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7109 FeetBFI identifier: C-743575
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)