San Ferry Ann (1965)

  • U
  • 07/01/1965 (GB)
  • Comedy
  • 55m

Overview

A motley crew of British characters ride The San Ferry Ann to the shores of France where they embark on a weekend of calamity. The campervan family led by Dad and Mum (David Lodge and Joan Sims) create chaos from the moment they set their tires on the shore resulting in frequent run-ins with the Gendarme, while Lewd Grandad (Wilfred Brambell) finds his own misadventures with a newly acquainted friend, a mad German ex-soldier (Ron Moody). Also aboard for the ride is a saucy hitchhiker (Barbara Windsor) who causes a few heads to turn including that of a fellow traveller (Ronnie Stevens) who pursues her affection with comic results. By the end of this weekend the French may well be wishing to say 'au revoir' to these trouble-making tourists. San Ferry Ann is a humorous take on the tradition of the British get-away. A classic sound effect comedy that sits with the likes of similarly praised titles such as 'The Plank', 'Futtock's End' and 'Rhubarb Rhubarb'.

Jeremy Summers

Director

Bob Kellett

Screenplay

Cast

David Lodge's headshot

David Lodge

Dad
Joan Sims's headshot

Joan Sims

Mum
Wilfrid Brambell's headshot

Wilfrid Brambell

Grandad
Lynne Carol's headshot

Lynne Carol

Grandma
Barbara Windsor's headshot

Barbara Windsor

Hiker girl
Ronnie Stevens's headshot

Ronnie Stevens

Hiker
Ron Moody's headshot

Ron Moody

German
Graham Stark's headshot

Graham Stark

Gendarme

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