Carry On Henry
“A great guy with his 'chopper'!”
Synopsis
Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop. Deciding to get rid of her in his usual manner, Henry has to find some way of doing it without provoking war with Marie's cousin, the King of France. Perhaps if she had an affair...
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Sidney James
King Henry VIII
Kenneth Williams
Thomas Cromwell
Charles Hawtrey
Sir Roger de Lodgerley
Joan Sims
Queen Marie
Terry Scott
Cardinal Wolsey
Barbara Windsor
Bettina
Kenneth Connor
Lord Hampton of Wick
Julian Holloway
Sir Thomas
Peter Gilmore
King Francis of France
Julian Orchard
Duc de Pincenay
Gertan Klauber
Bidet
David Davenport
Major Domo
Margaret Nolan
Buxom Lass
William Mervyn
Dr. Finlay
Norman Chappell
Plotter
Derek Francis
Farmer
Bill Maynard
Fawkes
Douglas Ridley
Plotter
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Talbot Rothwell
- Original Score
- Eric Rogers
- Original Title
- Carry On Henry
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation, Peter Rogers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Thomas
Talbot Rothwell
Eric Rogers
Alan Hume
Alfred Roome
Peter Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Thomas
Director
Talbot Rothwell
Screenplay
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Courtenay Elliott
Costume Design
Peter Rogers
Producer
Alfred Roome
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carry On Henry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carry On Henry about?
Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop. Deciding to get rid of her in his usual manner, Henry has to find some way of doing it without provoking war with Marie's cousin, the King of France. Perhaps if she had an affair...
Who directed Carry On Henry?
Carry On Henry was directed by Gerald Thomas.
Who stars in Carry On Henry?
The principal cast of Carry On Henry includes Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Terry Scott.
When was Carry On Henry released and how long is it?
Carry On Henry was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Carry On Henry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carry On Henry was composed by Eric Rogers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carry On Henry?
Carry On Henry holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).