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The Big Job [DVD] [1965]

Sid James (Actor), Deryck Guyler (Actor), Gerald Thomas (Director) Rated: Universal, suitable for all Format: DVD

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Format	PAL
Contributor	Jim Dale, Sylvia Syms, Deryck Guyler, Sid James, Gerald Thomas, Lance Percival, Dick Emery, Joan Sims See more
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 24 minutes
Publication date	21 Feb. 2011

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A gang of hapless crooks, led by Sidney James, successfully perpetrate a robbery only to be caught after the fact. Fifteen years later they emerge from prison intent on retrieving their stolen loot - and discover a police station has been built over its hiding place. Sylvia Syms, Dick Emery, Jim Dale and Joan Sims co-star.

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Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.03 x 13.76 x 1.48 cm; 83.16 Grams
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5055201813640
Director ‏ : ‎ Gerald Thomas
Media Format ‏ : ‎ PAL
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 24 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ 21 Feb. 2011
Actors ‏ : ‎ Sid James, Deryck Guyler, Sylvia Syms, Dick Emery, Joan Sims
Studio ‏ : ‎ Optimum Home Entertainment
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004EMS0JI
Country of origin ‏ : ‎ Poland
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Colin Smith

Cheerful 1960's comedy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2011

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Although often referred to as a "Carry On film in all but name", due mainly no doubt to the familiar Carry On production team that includes director Gerald Thomas and producer Peter Rogers, and of course Carry On regulars Sid James, Joan Sims and Jim Dale, I reckon this comedy deserves to be judged on it's own merits.
For those like me who know this movie word for word, the important question is probably: whats the picture and sound quality like? well the answer is both are good. This Optimum release offers a 1.78:1 widescreen picture, there are no extras or subtitles.

For those who haven't yet seen the movie, here's a few details: Without a stream of saucy Carry On style double-entendres, the film tells the story of a gang of incompetant crooks led by George "The Great Brain" Brain (Sid James) and his two sidekicks, (played by Dick Emery and Lance Percival) with the lovely Sylvia Syms starring as George's infatuated girlfriend. Following a bungled bank robbery, George manages to dump the proceeds in a hollow tree which stands in a rural area before being arrested. After serving time for the robbery, the gang return to the area to make an horrifying discovery: a town now occupies the area, and the tree is now situated in an unfortunately inaccessable place. Before embarking on a number of half-baked attempts to recover the money, the gang decide to rent rooms at the home of the widowed Mrs Gamely (Joan Sims) and her sexy daughter Sally (another reviewer has already waxed lyrical on the delights of Edina Ronay's derriere).
The situation becomes complicated by the discovery of an undesirable character living in the house, in the form of a gormless but diligent police constable (Jim Dale), Deryck Guyler is also good fun as the police sergeant who is more concerned with organising a police concert than solving crime. Some of the funniest scenes involve Joan Sims' amorous pursuit of the nervous Dick Emery.

Good performances all round help to make this 1965 black and white movie an enjoyable 85 minutes viewing, I find the characters endearingly charming and funny so I couldn't resist awarding it five stars.

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Joan Gott

A joy to watch.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2022

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A lovely DVD with lots of famous faces.

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DAVID B

Back To The Time When Comedy WAS King !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2013

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In the 1960s our local cinema ran a continuous performance regime .
That means we could sit through several performances if the film was good ,and / or it was raining outside .
Back then , I found this film sooooo funny , I must have watched it about a dozen times .
Guess what , it still seems as funny now , despite the passing years .
Dare I say , even better than the corny " Carry On,s "
I wont go into the plot because it has already been mentioned , and it would ruin the element of surprise .
However , if , like me , you prefer comedy WITHOUT Bs , Fs and Cs , then this is a film I can honestly say you will enjoy .

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I Parker

you need to like 60's movies

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2020

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If you like 1960's comedies you will like this one.

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Fantastic!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 September 2020

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My son loved seeing this on the TV and, wanted it on DVD. It was really good value for money.

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MarkP

Not the best of the genre, but still very watchable.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2016

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Not bad. I love the comedy crime caper genre of films, exemplified by classics such as "The Lavender Hill Mob" and "The League of Gentlemen." This film does not quite reach the heights of those, but it's entertaining, and enjoyable nevertheless.

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D. J. Tutton

The Big Job DVD

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 September 2012

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Not the best DVD ever nether the less one that should be in the collection of British comedy.
Quite a funny film with some top British comedy actors but the plot is very thin and half way through I found myself getting a little bored with the whole thing.
I am pleased I bought it but it's not one to rush out to get.

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jaysager

Thumbs up

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2019

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I do love an old film

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