Carry On Up the Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond looks after the British outpost near the Khybar pass. Protected by the kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment, you would think they were safe, but the Khazi of Kalabar has other ideas—he wants all the British dead. But his troops fear the 'skirted-devils, who are rumoured not to wear any underwear.
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Gerald Thomas
Peter Weingreen
Ivor Powell
Yvonne Richards
Gladys Goldsmith
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When the "Carry On" films had a decent story to underpin their brand of humour, they were aways better - and this one is certainly one of the best. Sidney James is the British Governor of a North West Indian province who is facing a cunning revolt from the outwardly charming, but (not so) secretly devious "Khasi of Kalabar" (Kenneth Williams). If you've ever seen "The Drum" (1938) then you will know the plot - and everyone pulls together well in this comedy swipe at the Raj and and the stiff-upper-lipped members of the "Third Foot-and-Mouth Regiment". I was never the biggest fan of Roy Castle, but he is quite effective here as are the regulars - especially Joan Sims and Bernard Bresslaw as henchman "Bungdit Din". The Welsh valleys pass well enough for the Himalayas, and the jokes and action come thick and fast enough to raise plenty of smiles before an ending that will make any Scotsman cringe. Like all of this franchise, it has dated badly, but taken in the spirit it was intended, it is still an half decent collegiate effort that I quite enjoy watching now and again.
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Carry On Up the Khyber FAQs
The directors of Carry On Up the Khyber are Gerald Thomas, Peter Weingreen, Ivor Powell, Yvonne Richards, and Gladys Goldsmith.
The cast of Carry On Up the Khyber includes Alf Mangan as Burpa (uncredited), Michael Mellinger as Chindi, Valerie Leon as Hospitality Girl (uncredited), Dinny Powell as Burpa in Crowd (uncredited), Harry Fielder as Burpa (uncredited), Karen Young as Hospitality Girl (uncredited), Vicki Woolf as Khasi's Wife (uncredited), Aileen Lewis as Polo Match Spectator (uncredited), Alan Harris as Polo Match Spectator (uncredited), Larry Taylor as Burpa at Door-Grid (uncredited), John Hallam as Burpa on Rooftop (uncredited), Joan Sims as Lady Joanie Ruff-Diamond, and more.
The duration of Carry On Up the Khyber is 1h 28 mins.
Carry On Up the Khyber was released on 12 Feb 1968.
Carry On Up the Khyber is listed under Adventure and Comedy on Fanbiz.
Carry On Up the Khyber has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 6.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "When the "Carry On" films had a decent story to underpin their brand of humour, they were aways better - and this one is certainly one of the best. Sidney James is the British G..."
