This is the film based on the 1970s TV sitcom Man About the House, made during the same period with the same cast. At the time, the whole idea of a single man and two single women sharing a flat, however (more-or-less) platonically, seemed terribly naughty. The scriptwriters wickedly stirred things up even further by making Richard O'Sullivan's character a randy-but-gentlemanly heterosexual, despite being a catering student--after all, in the 70s everyone just knew that all chefs were roaring poofs. The trio's sex-starved landlady (Yootha Joyce) and her rodent-like, impotent husband (Brian Murphy) were later to get their own series, George and Mildred. The plot is a perfunctory affair, as property developers attempt and fail to demolish the street in which the protagonists live. That said, the script (cowritten by John Mortimer) isn't really narrative-driven anyway, it's purely an excuse for the characters to interact with the will-they-won't-they-ooh-they-are-a-bit relationship between Robin and Chrissie (Paula Wilcox) and practically invites the viewer to cheer them on. While the transition to the big screen caused the idea to lose much of its energy, as a dollop of comedy nostalgia Man About the House is still great fun. And if you don't laugh at the jokes, just check out the clothes, cars, hairstyles and makeup, not to mention all that cigarette smoking! --Roger Thomas
France 1796: in the new Republic poverty is rife and crimes harshly punished. Jean Valjean is sentenced to five years at the gallery for stealing a loaf of bread. There the Inspector of Guards Javert takes an intense loathing to him - and every rebellion on Jean's part is met with strict punishment and a longer sentence. Jean eventually escapes. Five years later he is living a respectable life as a Mayor when fate intervenes and brings him face to face with his old enemy Javert. Victor Hugo's enduring classic is lavishly recreated and performed by an outstanding cast.
France 1796: in the Republic poverty is rife and crimes harshly punished. Jean Valjean (Richard Jordan) is sentenced to five years at the gallery for stealing a loaf of bread. There the Inspector of Guards Javert (Anthony Perkins) takes and intense loathing to him - and every rebellion on Jean's part is met with strict punishment and a longer sentence. Jean eventually escapes. Five years later he is living a respectable life as a Mayor when fate intervenes and brings him face to face with his old enemy Javert. Victor Hugo's enduring classic is lavishly recreated and performed by an outstanding cast.
The complete fourth series of one of Thames TV's most successful sitcoms about the ups and downs of mixed flat-sharing. Episodes comprise: 1. Home And Away 2. One For The Road 3. All In The Game 4. Never Give Your Real Name 5. The Tender Trap 6. My Son My Son
An outstanding compilation of five classic episodes from the most memorable sitcoms in British history - 'Bless This House' 'Man About The House' 'Father Dear Father' 'George & Mildred' and 'Never The Twain'.
A special team is assigned to investigate a mysterious Hong Kong forging operation. Undercover cop Warren Lee infiltrates the villainous gang but gets corrupted by sex and greed. This means the only hope of bringing the forgers to justice lies in the hands of ninja master Jason Hart (Richard Harrison) and his super racing motorbike...
The complete fifth series of one of Thames TV's most successful sitcoms about the ups and downs of mixed flat-sharing. Episodes Comprise: 1. The Party's Over 2. One More For The Pot 3. The Generation Game 4. The Sunshine Boys 5. Mum Always Liked You Best 6. Fire Down Below 7. Another Bride Another Groom
The complete fourth series of one of Thames TV's most successful sitcoms about the ups and downs of mixed flat-sharing. Episodes comprise: 1. The Last Picture Show 2. Right Said George 3. A Little Knowledge 4. Love And Let Love 5. How Does Your Garden Grow? 6. Come Fly With Me
The Lonely Guy (Dir. Arthur Hiller 1984): The one and only Steve Martin stars along with Charles Grodin and Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in this funny and poignant romance inspired by Bruce Jay Friedman's tongue-in-cheek survival manual. The Lonely Guy follows the progress of Larry (Steve Martin) and his buddy Warren (Charles Grodin) as they attempt to eke out a successful social life in the Big Apple. They're losers until one day Larry writes a book that turns loneliness into the ultimate love potion and life is never the same! Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (Dir. Carl Reiner 1982): As the private eye of private eyes Steve Martin is Rigby Reardon. He's tough rough and ready to take on anything when Juliet Forrest appears on the scene with a case: her father a noted scientist philanthropist and cheesemaker has died mysteriously. Reardon immediately smells a rat and follows a complex maze of clues that lead to the 'Carlotta Lists'. With a little help from his 'friends' Alan Ladd Barbara Stanwyck Ray Milland Burt Lancaster Humphrey Bogart Charles Laughton and others Reardon gets his man. An exciting action-fun packed film the way 40's films used to be! The Jerk (Dir. Carl Reiner 1979): That wild and crazy guy Steve Martin makes his acting debut in this wild and crazy comedy hit The Jerk. Steve portrays Navin Johnson adopted son of a poor black sharecropper family whose crazy inventions lead him from rags to riches and right back to rags. Along the way he's smitten with a lady motorcycle racer survives a series of screwball attacks by a deranged killer becomes a millionaire by inventing the opti-grab handle for eyeglasses - and shows why he's the hottest comic performer in America today.
A spin-off from the wildly successful Nintendo video game this groundbreaking animated series stars Donkey Kong a peace-loving hugely strong ape with a big heart (but a small brain) who lives with his friends in the jungle. They are plagued by the evil King Karro who wants to defeat Donkey Kong for he possesses the Crystal Coconut a mystical sphere that can perform great spells...
This production of Eugene O'Neill's nostalgic paean to the rites of adolescence has been hailed for its beauty, intimacy and good humour. Set in New England in the days of America's innocence, the affectionate comedy presents a young man's coming of age
Alastair Sim Richard Attenborough Joyce Carey and Fay Compton head an all-star cast in this classic British comedy crime drama set in pre-war London and produced by the acclaimed team of Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat. Christmas Eve 1938. The lives of all those living in a rooming house in Dulcimer Street South London are about to change forever. Young Percy Boon (Richard Attenborough) from upstairs takes his first step towards a life of crime.and down-on-his-luck fraudulent medium Henry Squales (Alastair Sim) arrives to take the basement room. The people who live in 10 Dulcimer Street are all very different - but when Percy's criminal career ends in tragedy and he is sent to the gallows they rally together as Londoners to try and get true justice.
Exploding with all the power of the jet age... with all the passion of a daring love story! A corps of silver jets soar across the majestic blue American skies while a beautiful lady waits faithfully for her hero. John Wayne and Janet Leigh star in this military romance: a classic Howard Hughes production! Anna a Russian MIG pilot escapes the USSR and lands on a US Airforce base in Alaska. There she meets Colonel Shannon and after he debriefs her the two become romantically invo
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