Steptoe & Son(1972)
"You'd think if the Berk's going to get tied up with a stripper, he'd do it on the telly - not on the big screen where everyone can see it - Dirty little devil."
Steptoe & Son Synopsis
Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are rag-and-bone men, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live together at the junk yard. Harold, who likes the bright lights in the West End of London, meets a stripper, marries her and takes her home. Albert is furious and tries every trick he knows to drive the new bride from his household.
Steptoe & Son (1972) is a comedy and drama film directed by Cliff Owen, released on March 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Carolyn Seymour and Arthur Howard. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Cliff Owen
- Writers:
- Ray Galton, Alan Simpson
- Producers:
- Aida Young
- Cinematographer:
- John Wilcox
- Composer:
- Roy Budd
- Production:
- Associated London Films, Anglo-EMI
- Status:
- Released
Steptoe & Son (1972) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Steptoe & Son before you stream it.
Steptoe & Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wilfrid Brambell
as Albert Steptoe
Harry H. Corbett
as Harold Steptoe
Carolyn Seymour
as Zita Steptoe
Arthur Howard
as Albert, the Vicar
Victor Maddern
as Chauffeur
Fred Griffiths
as Barman
- Joan Heath
Joan Heath
as Mrs. Smith
- Fred McNaughton
Fred McNaughton
as Mr. Smith
Lon Satton
as Pianist
- Patrick Fyffe
Patrick Fyffe
as Arthur
- Patsy Smart
Patsy Smart
as Mrs Hobbs
Mike Reid
as Compere
Key crew
Directed by Cliff Owen, written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, produced by Aida Young.
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Steptoe & Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 38 ratings.
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Steptoe & Son – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Steptoe & Son online?
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Steptoe & Son (1972) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Steptoe & Son?
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The main cast of Steptoe & Son (1972) includes Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Carolyn Seymour, Arthur Howard and Victor Maddern. The film was directed by Cliff Owen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Steptoe & Son released?
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Steptoe & Son was released on March 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Steptoe & Son worth watching?
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Steptoe & Son (1972) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Steptoe & Son?
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Yes. The official Steptoe & Son trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.