Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers(1981)
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers Synopsis
With film clips and photos, Eric Sykes gives a tongue-in-cheek account of his follies and fortunes as an actor, gag writer, and comedian in a long and successful career in the theatre, on radio and television. He pays tribute to his friends in showbusiness and in particular to Hattie Jacques, Richard Wattis and the team of his long-running Sykes series.
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers (1981) is a documentary film, released on December 10, 1981 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Eric Sykes, Eddie Lester, John Evans and Tony Hayes.
- Writers:
- Eric Sykes
- Producers:
- Donald Sayer
- Status:
- Released
Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eric Sykes
as Self
- Eddie Lester
Eddie Lester
as Self
- John Evans
John Evans
as Self
- Tony Hayes
Tony Hayes
as Self
Hattie Jacques
as Self (archive material)
Richard Wattis
as Self (archive material)
Peter Sellers
as Self (archive material)
Spike Milligan
as Self (archive material)
- Tony Jacklin
Tony Jacklin
as Self (archive material)
Key crew
written by Eric Sykes, produced by Donald Sayer.
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Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers?
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The main cast of Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers (1981) includes Eric Sykes, Eddie Lester, John Evans, Tony Hayes and Hattie Jacques. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers released?
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Eric Sykes: One of the Great Troupers was released on December 10, 1981 and runs for 44m.