Benny Hill Down Under
Synopsis
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.
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Benny Hill Down Under 1977
Type: Clip • Published 2024-06-15
Top Cast
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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
Nat Nixon
Various
Marie T. Ploski
Various
Amber Rodgers
Various Roles
Stuart Wagstaff
Various
Les White
Various
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Kinnear, Richard McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Benny Hill
- Original Score
- Jack Grimsley, Benny Hill
- Original Title
- Benny Hill Down Under
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Network Ten
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Kinnear, Richard McCarthy
Benny Hill
Jack Grimsley, Benny Hill
Nicholas Beauman
Denis Spencer
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Kinnear
Director
Richard McCarthy
Director
Nicholas Beauman
Editor
Benny Hill
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benny Hill Down Under
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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?
The principal cast of Benny Hill Down Under includes Benny Hill, Ron Shand, Barry Otto, Victoria Quilter, Max Phipps.
When was Benny Hill Down Under released and how long is it?
Benny Hill Down Under was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Benny Hill Down Under?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benny Hill Down Under was composed by Jack Grimsley, Benny Hill.