Stiff Upper Lips
“This sexual awakening... turns into a hilarious nightmare!”
Synopsis
Stiff Upper Lips is a broad parody of British period films, especially the lavish Merchant-Ivory productions of the 'eighties and early 'nineties. Although it specifically targets A Room with a View, Chariots of Fire, Maurice, A Passage to India, and many other films, in a more general way Stiff Upper Lips satirises popular perceptions of certain Edwardian traits: propriety, sexual repression, xenophobia, and class snobbery.
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Stiff Upper Lips - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-06
Top Cast
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Georgina Cates
Emily
Peter Ustinov
Horace Wiggins
Prunella Scales
Aunt Agnes
Samuel West
Edward
Sean Pertwee
George
David Artus
Hurdler
Kevin Furlong
Hurdler
Nicholas Selby
Don 1
John Boswall
Don 2
Robert Portal
Cedric
Frank Finlay
Hudson Junior
Geoffrey Palmer
His Butler's Voice
Jon Croft
Station Master
Charles Simon
Hudson Senior
Anna Livia Ryan
Rosie
Brian Glover
Eric
David Ashton
Dr. Henry
Richard Braine
Mr. Tweeb
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Sinyor
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Sinyor, Paul Simpkin
- Original Title
- Stiff Upper Lips
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Cavalier Features, Chrysalis Films, Filmania, Isle of Man Film Commission, Isle of Man Government, Ivory Hall, Kaleidoscope Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Yorkshire Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Sinyor
Gary Sinyor, Paul Simpkin
Simon Archer
Peter Hollywood
Nigel Savage, Jeremy Bolt, Gary Sinyor
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Sinyor
Writer
Gary Sinyor
Director
Jeremy Bolt
Producer
Gary Sinyor
Producer
Paul Simpkin
Writer
Stephanie Collie
Costume Design
Simon Archer
Director of Photography
Peter Hollywood
Editor
Rod Woodruff
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stiff Upper Lips
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What is Stiff Upper Lips about?
Stiff Upper Lips is a broad parody of British period films, especially the lavish Merchant-Ivory productions of the 'eighties and early 'nineties. Although it specifically targets A Room with a View, Chariots of Fire, Maurice, A Passage to India, and many other films, in a more general way Stiff Upper Lips satirises popular perceptions of certain Edwardian traits: propriety, sexual repression, xenophobia, and class snobbery.
Who directed Stiff Upper Lips?
Stiff Upper Lips was directed by Gary Sinyor.
Who stars in Stiff Upper Lips?
The principal cast of Stiff Upper Lips includes Georgina Cates, Peter Ustinov, Prunella Scales, Samuel West, Sean Pertwee.
When was Stiff Upper Lips released and how long is it?
Stiff Upper Lips was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stiff Upper Lips?
Stiff Upper Lips holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).