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The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery

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5.8/10 • 23

1966-03-111h 33m

ComedyCrimeFamily

The all-girl school foil an attempt by train robbers to recover two and a half million pounds hidden in their school.

Directors
Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
Writters
Frank Launder, Ivor Herbert, Leslie Gilliat, Sidney Gilliat
Editors
Frank Launder, Ivor Herbert, Leslie Gilliat, Sidney Gilliat, Geoffrey Foot

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  1. Frankie Howerd

    Frankie Howerd

    Alphonse of Monte Carlo / Alfred Askett

  2. Dora Bryan

    Dora Bryan

    Amber Spottiswood

  3. George Cole

    George Cole

    'Flash' Harry

  4. Reg Varney

    Reg Varney

    Gilbert

  5. Raymond Huntley

    Raymond Huntley

    Sir Horace, the Minister

  6. Richard Wattis

    Richard Wattis

    Manton Bassett

  7. Portland Mason

    Portland Mason

    Georgina

  8. Terry Scott

    Terry Scott

    Policeman

  9. Eric Barker

    Eric Barker

    Culpepper Brown

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John Chard

Mar 25, 2016

6/10

Jolly Hockey Sticks Part 4. The fourth part of the St. Trinian's themed films is the first to be shot in colour, and also the point where someone should have realised that this series had run out of steam. Based on Ronald Searle's demonic schoolgirls, this outing cribs off of the topical Great Train Robbery of the 60s, retains George Cole as a reassuring presence, while adding Dora Bryan and Frankie Howerd for some acting solidification. It's not a bad film as such, in fact the last quarter, where a whole host of train shenanigans come into play, is great fun, it's just that it feels tired, less risky, like the makers were hedging their bets to get a box office winner (which came to fruition). Fast framing is a bit of a cheat, Howerd is wasted - or sleepwalking through the film? But Bryan is on hand for a bit of quality while the girls are all boisterous and minxy. Enjoyable enough for those so inclined, even if it's utterly forgettable come the final credits. 6/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
stockingsnylonsgirls' school