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Summary
Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic accident at Chumley's chocolate factory when hapless manager Ian Littleton accidentally knocks several employees into a huge chocolate vat. The tragic mishap at the chocolate factory results in candy lovers getting an unexpected 'extra' in their sweets.
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Running time
1 h 38 min
A typical length for comedies
typical 10098Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
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Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 29 more
Released
1988
April 6, 1988
38 years ago
Genre
ComedyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
14 of 14
Tyler ButterworthIan Littleton
Vanessa RedgraveMrs. Garza
Jonathan PryceMr. Farris
Sammi DavisFelicity
Freddie JonesGraham Chumley
Prunella ScalesEthel
Thora HirdMrs. Gordon
William RushtonBig Teddy
Andrew SachsJason
Timothy WestDr. Rees
Patrick NewellLester
Mary HealeyMrs. Eggleston- PWPaddy WardTramp
- SFSusan FieldLady On TV
Directing · 1
- Giles Foster Director
Writing · 4
- Paul D. Zimmerman Screenplay
- Andrew Davies Screenplay
- Michael Palin Theatre Play
- Terry Jones Theatre Play
Production · 3
- William P. Cartlidge Producer
- Sue Whatmough Casting
- Adam Somner Production Runner
Camera · 1
- Roger Pratt Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- John Grover Editor
Sound · 1
- Richard Hartley Original Music Composer
Art · 1
- Peter Lamont Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Barbara Kidd Costume Design
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