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Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond looks after the British outpost near the Khybar pass. Protected by the kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment, you would think they were safe, but the Khazi of Kalabar has other ideas—he wants all the British dead. But his troops fear the 'skirted-devils, who are rumoured not to wear any underwear.
Carry On Up the Khyber (1968) is a adventure and comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, released on February 12, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey and Roy Castle. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
Sidney James
as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
Kenneth Williams
as Rhandi Lal, the Khasi of Kalabar
Charles Hawtrey
as Private Jimmy Widdle
Roy Castle
as Captain Keene
Joan Sims
as Lady Joanie Ruff-Diamond
Bernard Bresslaw
as Bungdit Din
Peter Butterworth
as Brother Belcher
Terry Scott
as Sergeant Major Macnutt
Angela Douglas
as Princess Jelhi
Cardew Robinson
as Frowsi, the Fakir
Julian Holloway
as Major Shorthouse
Peter Gilmore
as Private Ginger Hale
Directed by Gerald Thomas, written by Talbot Rothwell, produced by Peter Rogers.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 92 ratings.
When the "Carry On" films had a decent story to underpin their brand of humour, they were aways better - and this one is certainly one of the best. Sidney James is the British Governor of a North West Indian province who is facing a cunning revolt from the outwardly charming, but (not so) secretly devious "Khasi of Kalabar" (Kenneth Williams). If you've ever seen "The Drum" (1938) then you will know the plot - and…
Reviewed on June 3, 2023
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Carry On Up the Khyber (1968) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Carry On Up the Khyber (1968) includes Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Roy Castle and Joan Sims. The film was directed by Gerald Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Carry On Up the Khyber was released on February 12, 1968 and runs for 1h 28m.
Carry On Up the Khyber (1968) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
