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Half A Sixpence

1967, Movie, NR, 148 mins

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Despite its routine story line, HALF A SIXPENCE is anything but a routine film. Tommy Steele gives a tour-de-force performance as Arthur Kipps, an apprentice draper who inherits a fortune and goes wild spending it on the high life he's always dreamed of. The stereotypical supporting roles of the wealthy socialites are performed with relish, with Cyril Ritchard particularly good as a slightly eccentric actor-playwright. Julia Foster is also terrific as Arthur's long-suffering... read more leave a comment
Year: 1967
Rated NR

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Cast
Tommy Steele: Arthur Kipps
Julia Foster: Ann
Penelope Horner: Helen Walsingham
Cyril Ritchard: Harry Chitterlow
Grover Dale: Pearce
Elaine Taylor: Kate

 

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Poor Ed. He has to take pills...

Poor Ed. He has to take pills for his hypertension and find a way to stay destressed even though he runs one of Vegas' megacasinos that's always the target of nefarious types looking to act out some nefarious schemes. On top of that, some stupid fool has stolen the big guy's identity. Wait, there's more. Unbeknownst (I love that word. It's so Speed Racer.) to him, Mike gets Ed's precious Aston Martin stolen and chopped up. Stay destressed? I don't think so. At least this all leads to some pretty funny Ed and Danny scenes. James Caan and Josh Duhamel really have this father-son-type chemistry down pat. And is there anything better than finding out something about Sam's mysterious past? Don't answer that. But come on, admit it: Her brother shows up (half brother, I get it Sam) and the girl vibrates all kinds of nervousness over her coworkers finding stuff out about her. That's enjoyable! Learning that as a kid she had a lisp and she could Electric Boogaloo wit read more

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