
This prison comedy is based on the popular British television series of the same name. Long time Slade prison inmate Fletcher is ordered by Grouty to arrange a football match between the prisoners and an all-star celebrity team. Fletcher is unaware that the match is only a diversion so that an escape can take place. When Fletcher and his cell mate Lennie stumble on the escape, they are taken along, and find themselves having to break back into prison to avoid getting into tro... (Full plot summary below)
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This prison comedy is based on the popular British television series of the same name. Long time Slade prison inmate Fletcher is ordered by Grouty to arrange a football match between the prisoners and an all-star celebrity team. Fletcher is unaware that the match is only a diversion so that an escape can take place. When Fletcher and his cell mate Lennie stumble on the escape, they are taken along, and find themselves having to break back into prison to avoid getting into trouble.
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| User ReviewHannah Mronnie barker is absolutly brilliant. hillarious comedy, wtch da tv series. |
| User ReviewDaniel COne of those rare tv programme to the big screen films that manages to keep what amde the TV series such a hit in the first place.Ronnie Barker is a legend as Fletcher who is my favourite character that he ever created.A must for fans of the serie |
| User ReviewSimon EI think the series of this is one of the greatest all-time commedies and Ronnie Barker is one of the greatest actors ever. I got this just after recieving the Ronnie Barker Collection for Christmas and it is one of those films that fans of the series will always love and treasure. Love the song in the beginning and all the actors from the series bring about great performances - including the very much missed Richard Beckinsale. |
| User ReviewIsmail GClassic, just like the amazing tv series. |
| User ReviewJohn Kwow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch..its got a good cast of actors/actressess thorughout this movie...i think that ronnie barker, richard beckinsale, julian holloway, fulton mackay play good roles/parts throughout this movie...i think that the director of this comedy movie had done a great job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie its a great movie 2 watch...its a really good movie n its so enjoyable thorughout this movie |
| User ReviewStu CWonderfully faithful to the original TV series and is one of the few that survives that transition to the big screen! |
| User ReviewPrivate UOne of those rare tv programme to the big screen films that manages to keep what amde the TV series such a hit in the first place.Ronnie Barker is a legend as Fletcher who is my favourite character that he ever created.A must for fans of the series |
| User ReviewPaul HThe best TV spin off film there is. Quality. |
| User ReviewVic EGreat film that lives up to or exceeds the TV series. If you love Ronnie Barker, you will enjoy him in one of his best roles. |
| User ReviewAndrew IGood throughout and hilarious at times. One of the best spin-off movies from a British series. |