
Up the Front
“When only Frankie's cheek could save Britain from the Hun!”
Overview
In Frankie Howerd's third Up... film it's World War I and he plays Lurk, an absolute cowerd, er coward. He's evading the call-up for all he's worth. But one evening he's hypnotised by a drunken hypnotist (Stanley Holloway) into being brave, but he fails to be released from it. So with his yellow streak gone Lurk is down that army office before you can say "titter ye not." Off to war he goes, mingling with sexy spies like Zsa Zsa Gabor and before long, the spellbound recruit is heading hot-foot back to Blighty with the Germans' plan of attack tattooed on his bum, and the Germans are bringing up the rear...! Full of sauce, knowing real-life references and witty remarks to camera, this is a cheeky incorrigible final instalment.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Bob Kellett
- Writers
- Sid Colin, Eddie Braben
- Producers
- Terry Glinwood, Ned Sherrin, Beryl Vertue
- Production
- Anglo-EMI
Frequently asked questions
What is Up the Front rated?
Up the Front has an audience rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 17 votes.
Who directed Up the Front?
Up the Front was directed by Bob Kellett.
When was Up the Front released?
Up the Front was released in 1972.






















