Further Up Pompeii (1975)
A BBC TV comedy movie about the people living in Pompeii prior to its destruction by volcano, focusing on the life of a house slave (played by Frankie Howerd). A sort of prequel to the 1971 movie "Up Pompeii"
Director: David Croft
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: March 31, 1975
Cast
- Frankie Howerd - Lurcio
- Mark Dignam - Ludicrus Sextus
- Elizabeth Larner - Ammonia
- Kerry Gardner - Nausius
- Jennifer Lonsdale - Erotica
- Jeanne Mockford - Senna the soothsayer
- John Cater - Pollux
- Leon Greene - Prodigius
- Olwen Griffiths - Hernia
- Cyril Appleton - Cyril Appleton
Screenplay
Music: Alan Braden
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ancient rome, breaking the fourth wall, slave, pompeii, based on tv series
More Films by Director: David Croft
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Further Up Pompeii about?
- A BBC TV comedy movie about the people living in Pompeii prior to its destruction by volcano, focusing on the life of a house slave (played by Frankie Howerd). A sort of prequel to the 1971 movie "Up Pompeii"
- Who directed Further Up Pompeii?
- Further Up Pompeii was directed by David Croft.
- Who stars in Further Up Pompeii?
- Further Up Pompeii stars Frankie Howerd, Mark Dignam, Elizabeth Larner, Kerry Gardner, Jennifer Lonsdale, Jeanne Mockford.
- How long is Further Up Pompeii?
- Further Up Pompeii has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- What genre is Further Up Pompeii?
- Further Up Pompeii is a Comedy film.
- Where was Further Up Pompeii produced?
- Further Up Pompeii was produced in United Kingdom.