Up the Front

Up the Front is a 1972 British comedy film. It is the third film spinoff from the TV series Up Pompeii the previous film being Up the Chastity Belt set in the Middle Ages which followed on from the Up Pompeii film, directed by Bob Kellett, it stars Frankie Howerd as Lurk a descendant of the slave Lurcio in Up Pompeii, a coward who is hypnotised into bravery.

Having successfully delivered the plans into the hands of British intelligence, Lurk receives a medal of honour and a promotion. He is therefore able to win the love of his beloved Fanny Madeline Smith and defeat the machinations of the wicked Sgt. Major Groping Bill Fraser.Bob Hoskins brief appearance in the film, in the role of a recruiting sergeant, represents the actors big screen debut. ........

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