Benny Hill Down Under (1977)
A one-off special starring Benny Hill, filmed entirely in Australia. Includes a sketch about "Benny Kelly," son of infamous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly; "Hold Back the Wind" (a Tennessee Williams parody); "Archie's Angels" (a spoof of Charlie's Angels); and "Lady Godiva." Also: a vagabond dreams of moving up to the high life; an interview with Chow Mein; a dance routine set to the themes from The Avengers, M*A*S*H and Hawaii Five-O; and closing hijinks around the beach.
Director: Rod Kinnear, Richard McCarthy
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 11, 1977
Cast
- Benny Hill - Host / Various
- Ron Shand - Various / Guest star
- Barry Otto - Various / Guest star
- Victoria Quilter - Various
- Max Phipps - Various
- Lorna Lesley - Various
- Jim Clifford - Various
- Christina Danielle - Various
- Maurice Murphy - Various
- Marilyn Natty - Various
Screenplay
Music: Jack Grimsley, Benny Hill
Editing: Nicholas Beauman
Production: Network Ten
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
australia, benny hill
More Films by Director: Rod Kinnear, Richard McCarthy
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Benny Hill Down Under about?
- A one-off special starring Benny Hill, filmed entirely in Australia. Includes a sketch about "Benny Kelly," son of infamous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly; "Hold Back the Wind" (a Tennessee Williams parody); "Archie's Angels" (a spoof of Charlie's Angels); and "Lady Godiva." Also: a vagabond dreams of moving up to the high life; an interview with Chow Mein; a dance routine set to the themes from The Avengers, M*A*S*H and Hawaii Five-O; and closing hijinks around the beach.
- Who directed Benny Hill Down Under?
- Benny Hill Down Under was directed by Rod Kinnear, Richard McCarthy.
- Who stars in Benny Hill Down Under?
- Benny Hill Down Under stars Benny Hill, Ron Shand, Barry Otto, Victoria Quilter, Max Phipps, Lorna Lesley.
- How long is Benny Hill Down Under?
- Benny Hill Down Under has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Benny Hill Down Under?
- Benny Hill Down Under is a Comedy film.
- Where was Benny Hill Down Under produced?
- Benny Hill Down Under was produced in Australia.