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Benny Hill Down Under

Benny Hill Down Under

19771h
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1977

Runtime

1h

Storyline

A one-off special starring Benny Hill, filmed entirely in Australia. Includes a sketch about "Benny Kelly," son of infamous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly; "Hold Back the Wind" (a Tennessee Williams parody); "Archie's Angels" (a spoof of Charlie's Angels); and "Lady Godiva." Also: a vagabond dreams of moving up to the high life; an interview with Chow Mein; a dance routine set to the themes from The Avengers, M*A*S*H and Hawaii Five-O; and closing hijinks around the beach.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Oct 11, 1977
Digital Release
Jul 6, 2018
Languages
English
Director
Rod Kinnear
Richard McCarthy
Production
Network Ten
Network Ten
Production Countries
Australia

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