Simon, Simon
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| Directed by | Graham Stark |
| Written by | Graham Stark and Dave Freeman |
| Produced by | Peter Shillingford |
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| Cinematography | Harvey Harrison Derek Vanlint |
| Edited by | Bunny Warren |
| Music by | Denis King |
| Distributed by | Digital Classics DVD |
Release date |
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Running time | 32 min. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Simon, Simonis a 1970 Britishsound effect comedyshort filmdirected byGraham Starkand starring Stark,Norman Rossington,John JunkinandJulia Foster.[1]The film features a host of cameo appearances by veteran British comedians. The title comes from the Simon hydraulic platforms used in the film.
Plot[edit]
Two handymen cause chaos on a new crane while haphazardly trying to accomplish jobs for their ever more frustrated boss.
Cast[edit]
- Graham Starkas 1st workman
- Julia Fosteras 1st typist
- Norman Rossingtonas fireman
- John Junkinas 2nd workman (driver)
- Paul Whitsun-Jonesas the boss
- Audrey Nicholson as 2nd typist
- Kenneth Earle as thief
- Tommy Godfreyas cashier
- Tony Blackburnas fireman
- Michael Caineas himself
- David Hemmingsas man in car with posters
- Bob Monkhouseas photographer
- Eric Morecambeas roof tiler
- Ernie Wiseas painter/decorator
- Pete Murrayas fireman
- Peter Sellersas man with two cars
- Bernie Wintersas man on roof with book
Critical reception[edit]
The Monthly Film Bulletinwrote: "With its squad of incompetent firemen, this mimed comedy was clearly intended to revive the silent slapstick tradition of theKeystone Cops.But the enterprise lacks pace. The film alternates between mechanical sight gags and an indulgent sentimentality underlined by Dennis King's irrepressibly cute score. And while celebrated friends of the director make lightning appearances that should gratify the star spotters, the mime style of the principals involves much tiresome hand-wringing, eye-rolling and exaggerated mugging. "[2]
References[edit]
- ^"Simon, Simon".British Film Institute Collections Search.Retrieved8 January2024.
- ^"Simon, Simon".The Monthly Film Bulletin.37(432): 209. 1 January 1970 – via ProQuest.
External links[edit]
- Simon, SimonatIMDb
- Simon, Simonthen-and-now location photographs atReelStreets
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