

Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
Synopsis
Based on the hit play. A British Government Minister puts forward a bill to battle filth in the UK but that doesn't stop him having an affair with both his secretary, Miss Parkyn and Wendy, the wife of a high-up reporter. Opponents to the bill - mainly some hippy girls, lead by Johnny, kidnap the Minister's best friend and co-founder of the bill, Barry Ovis just as he was getting married to his fiancee, Joan. Barry escapes, just before the police raid the hippies hiding place - to claim that Ovis was in a orgy and get the bill defeated - and dashes back to his and Joan's flat followed by Inspector Ruff, who is investigating the kidnap and Damina, one of the hippies. Meanwhile, the Minister is also trying to use the flat to carry on his affairs with both Wendy and Miss Parkyn. The Minister, Barry & Joan tries to keep the truth from Ruft, Wilfred Potts, an old and honest MP, Birdie, the Minister's wife and stop the hippies, and this causes no end of trouble.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Leslie Phillips
Minister
Brian Rix
Barry Ovis
Joan Sims
Birdie
Joanna Lumley
Miss Parkyn
Derek Royle
Potts
Peter Bland
Inspector Ruff
Myra Frances
Jean
Katy Manning
Damina
Barrie Gosney
Police Sergeant
Diane Langton
Angie
Nicola Rowley
Donna
Arnold Diamond
Priest
Derek Griffiths
Johnny
Peter Greenwell
1st Party Guest
Corbet Woodall
Newsreader
Louisa Martin
Principal Bridesmaid
Aubrey Woods
T.V. Chairman
Anita Graham
Wendy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Kellett
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Pertwee
- Original Title
- Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Comocroft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Kellett
Michael Pertwee
Andrew Mitchell
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Kellett
Director
Michael Pertwee
Writer
Andrew Mitchell
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!.
list4
UK CLASSICS
More Like Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! about?
Based on the hit play. A British Government Minister puts forward a bill to battle filth in the UK but that doesn't stop him having an affair with both his secretary, Miss Parkyn and Wendy, the wife of a high-up reporter. Opponents to the bill - mainly some hippy girls, lead by Johnny, kidnap the Minister's best friend and co-founder of the bill, Barry Ovis just as he was getting married to his fiancee, Joan. Barry escapes, just before the police raid the hippies hiding place - to claim that Ovis was in a orgy and get the bill defeated - and dashes back to his and Joan's flat followed by Inspector Ruff, who is investigating the kidnap and Damina, one of the hippies. Meanwhile, the Minister is also trying to use the flat to carry on his affairs with both Wendy and Miss Parkyn. The Minister, Barry & Joan tries to keep the truth from Ruft, Wilfred Potts, an old and honest MP, Birdie, the Minister's wife and stop the hippies, and this causes no end of trouble.
Who directed Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!?
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! was directed by Bob Kellett.
Who stars in Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!?
The principal cast of Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! includes Leslie Phillips, Brian Rix, Joan Sims, Joanna Lumley, Derek Royle.
When was Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! released and how long is it?
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!?
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).
