Rotten to the Core

Rotten to the Core (DVD) (*)

$22.99

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
86 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1965 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
John Boulting

Written By:
Roy Boulting
Jeffrey Dell

Actors:
Anton Rodgers ..... The Duke
Charlotte Rampling ..... Sara Capell
Eric Sykes ..... William Hunt
Ian Bannen ..... Lt. Percy Vine
Thorley Walters ..... Chief Constable Preston
Peter Vaughan ..... Sir Henry Capell
Dudley Sutton ..... Jelly
Kenneth Griffith ..... Lenny the Dip
James Beckett ..... Scapa Flood
Victor Maddern ..... Anxious O'Toole
Avis Bunnage ..... Countess de Wett (Matron)
Frank Jarvis ..... Moby
Arthur Skinner ..... Nick the Bible
Ian Wilson ..... Chopper Parsons
Kenneth Dight ..... Dirty Bertie

Synopsis:

A riotously funny crime caper in the classic tradition of Two-Way Stretch and The Lavender Hill Mob, Rotten to the Core boasts a top-notch cast with early roles for Anton Rodgers and Charlotte Rampling; produced, directed and co-scripted by the legendary Boulting brothers, this rare comedy gem earned a BAFTA Award nomination in 1966 for art director Alex Vetchinsky. Rotten to the Core is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Lenny, Jelly and Scapa are the three loyal henchmen of "The Duke". After 18 months in jail they are eager to rejoin their leader... and even more eager to receive a share of the stash that sent them there. Having been told that the Duke has died and all the money was spent on hospital bills, they eventually meet up with their boss again; however, they find that his methods have become far more sophisticated, and before long they're involved in an elaborate plan to carry out a daringly audacious heist.

Rogues Jelly Knight, Scapa Flood, and Lennie the Dip leave prison expecting boss The Duke to have their stash ready to share out. Instead, Duke's girl Sara gives them the news Duke is dead and the money gone on nursing care. They soon discover that Duke is actually running Hope Springs Nature Clinic with the help of most of the local villains. Very strange - and the nearby army camp and Sara's encouragement of Lieutenant Vine would seem to be no coincidence either.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 05 March, 2015.

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