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Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! (Original title)
Date: 1973 (Copyright)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Bob Kellett

Synopsis: The Minister for Home Affairs and his Parliamentary secretary are the principal spokesmen for a law and order Bill to combat pornography. Unfortunately, the two get themselves in a very compromising situation...

Genre:
Sex comedy

Subject:
Politics
Credits (26)
©: Comocroft Productions, Made by: Comocroft Productions, Presents: The Rank Organisation, Distributed by: Rank Film Distributors, Produced by: Andrew Mitchell, Production Manager: Ron Fry, Assistant Director: Ted Lewis, [Assistant Director]: Mike Higgins, Continuity: Tilly Day, Written by (from his stageplay): Michael Pertwee, Director of Photography: Jack Atcheler, Camera Operator: Wally Byatt, Editor: Al Gell, Art Director: Ken Court, Assistant Art Director: Norman Dorme, Construction Manager: Bill Maclaren, Wardrobe: Jo Osmond, Make-up: Ann Cotton, Hair: Susie Hill, Processed by: Rank Film Laboratories, Music Composed and Conducted by: Peter Greenwell, Sound Recordist: Bruce White, Dubbing Mixer: Ken Barker, Dubbing Editor: Bill Trent, Made at: Gannet Studios
Cast (22)
Brian Rix (Barry Ovis), Leslie Phillips (Sir William Mainwaring-Brown, minister), Joan Sims (Birdie), Joanna Lumley (Miss Parkyn), Peter Bland (Inspector Ruff), Derek Royle (Wilfred Potts), Katy Manning (Damina), Myra Frances (Jean Fenton), Derek Griffiths (Johnny), Barrie Gosney (police sergeant), Anita Graham (Wendy Thoroughgood), Diane Langton (Angie), Nicola Rowley (Donna), Arnold Diamond (priest), Peter Greenwell (1st party guest), Corbet Woodall (newsreader), Louisa Martin (principal bridesmaid), Aubrey Woods (TV chairman), Harvey Hall (Thoroughgood), Gabrielle Daye (elderly lady), Peter Cellier (Attorney General), David Battley (country yokel)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (4)
In: British National Film Catalogue v16 1978
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v16 1978: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema TV Today n10075 23 Mar 1974  Page: 16
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10075 23 Mar 1974: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v41 n484 May 1974  Page: 96
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v41 n484 May 1974: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema TV Today n10033 26 May 1973  Page: 4
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10033 26 May 1973: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-663655
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status



Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 8221 FeetStock date: 1972BFI identifier: C-44031
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film