Further Up the Creek

Further up the Creek
	UK theatrical poster
Directed by	Val Guest
Produced by	Henry Halstead
Written by	Val Guest; Len Heath; John Warren
Starring	David Tomlinson; Frankie Howerd; Shirley Eaton
Music by	Stanley Black
Cinematography	Gerald Gibbs; Len Harris
Edited by	Bill Lenny
Production; company	Hammer Film Productions
Distributed by	Columbia
Release date	28 October 1958 London UK
Running time	91 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Further Up the Creek is a 1958 British comedy film written and directed by Val Guest and starring David Tomlinson, Frankie Howerd, Shirley Eaton, Thora Hird, Desmond Llewelyn and Lionel Jeffries.^[1] It served as a follow up to Up the Creek, with Peter Sellers not reprising his role because it clashed with the filming of The Mouse That Roared.^[2] Frankie Howerd was drafted in to replace him.

Plot

Navy frigate the "Aristotle" is sold to a Middle Eastern power, and against regulations the ship's bosun tries to make a profit by selling tickets to passengers seeking a luxury cruise. When the Captain discovers what is going on, he attempts to straighten things out.^[3]

Cast

David Tomlinson as Lieutenant Fairweather
Frankie Howerd as Bosun
Shirley Eaton as Jane
Thora Hird as Mrs. Galloway
Lionel Jeffries as Steady Barker
Lionel Murton as Perkins
David Lodge as Scouse
John Warren as Cooky
Sam Kydd as Bates
Edwin Richfield as Bennett
Peter Collingwood as Chippy
Ian Whittaker as Lofty
Esma Cannon as Maudie
Tom Gill as Philippe
Jack Le White as Kentoni Brother
Max Day as Kentoni Brother
Eric Pohlmann as President
Michael Goodliffe as Lieutenant Commander

Critical reception

TV Guide wrote, "less rather than more, as most follow-ups are." ^[3]

References

↑ "Further up the Creek | BFI | BFI". Explore.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0131404/fullcredits#cast
1 2 "Further Up The Creek! Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Further Up The Creek! | TVGuide.com". Movies.tvguide.com. Retrieved 2014-03-12.

External links

Further Up the Creek on IMDb

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[1] "Further up the Creek | BFI | BFI". Explore.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-03-12.

[2] ttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0131404/fullcredits#cast

[tvguide1-3] 1 2 "Further Up The Creek! Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Further Up The Creek! | TVGuide.com". Movies.tvguide.com. Retrieved 2014-03-12.