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 sweetheart who puts up with his teeter-tottering between "society ladies" and herself. Nonetheless, the film
is Steele's from start to finish. The memorable title song and the punchy "Fl...
Released:
1967
Rated:
NR
Length:
148 mins