The Ups and Downs of a Handyman(1976)
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The Ups and Downs of a Handyman Synopsis
A young handyman and his wife move to a small village and set up business. There, the handyman encounters numerous strange characters, including a local constable more inept than a squad car full of Keystone Kops; an elderly magistrate whose primary passion is spanking young women; a schoolmistress with a closetful of kinks; and more predatory housewives than the young man can handle.
The Ups and Downs of a Handyman (1976) is a comedy film directed by John Sealey, released on October 31, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Barry Stokes, Gay Soper, Bob Todd and Sue Lloyd. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sealey
- Writers:
- Derrick Slater, John Sealey
- Producers:
- Danny Lawrence, Kenneth F. Rowles, Nigel A. Marsh
- Cinematographer:
- Douglas Hill
- Composer:
- Vic Elms
- Production:
- K.F.R. Productions, The Cannon Group
- Status:
- Released
The Ups and Downs of a Handyman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barry Stokes
as Bob
Gay Soper
as Maisie
Bob Todd
as Squire Bullsworthy
Sue Lloyd
as The Blonde
Chic Murray
as P. C. Knowles
Robert Dorning
as Newsagent
Valerie Leon
as Redhead
Nita Lorraine
as Jenny Elgin
- Penny Meredith
Penny Meredith
as Margaretta
John Blythe
as Father Elgin
Ava Cadell
as Schoolgirl
Harold Bennett
as Gasper
Key crew
Directed by John Sealey, written by Derrick Slater and John Sealey, produced by Danny Lawrence, Kenneth F. Rowles and Nigel A. Marsh.
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The Ups and Downs of a Handyman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Ups and Downs of a Handyman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Ups and Downs of a Handyman?
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The main cast of The Ups and Downs of a Handyman (1976) includes Barry Stokes, Gay Soper, Bob Todd, Sue Lloyd and Chic Murray. The film was directed by John Sealey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ups and Downs of a Handyman released?
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The Ups and Downs of a Handyman was released on October 31, 1976 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Ups and Downs of a Handyman worth watching?
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The Ups and Downs of a Handyman (1976) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.