No Image Available

Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy

Dec 21, 1974

1h 5m

★ 0.0

Overview

Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, this documentary about "Laurel and Hardy", one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema. It features interviews with Jerry Lewis, Dick Van Dyke, Babe London, Marcel Marceau, Lucille Hardy (Ollie's wife), Bob Monkhouse, Hal Roach, Marvin T Hatley, Jack McCabe and many more.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

BBC

Omnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy Trailers

No Trailers found.

Cast

Self (archive footage)

Stan Laurel

Self (archive footage)

Oliver Hardy

Self - Narrator (voice)

Eric Morecambe

Self - Narrator (voice)

Ernie Wise

Self

Dick Van Dyke

Self

Jerry Lewis

Self

Spike Milligan

Self

Bob Monkhouse

Self

Hal Roach

Self

Marcel Marceau

Self

Dorothy Granger

Self

Marvin Hatley

Trevor Moore's special finds him struggling through an insufferable brunch with his girlfriend and her friends as they discuss pop culture and hot-button issues. Naturally, he can't stop himself from expressing his own views on the topics through a series of songs and music videos, including "My Computer Became Self Aware" and "Bullies."

5.2

The Boys in Blue

Sep 20, 1982

Sgt. Cannon (Tommy Cannon) and PC Ball (Bobby Ball) run the police station in the quiet town of Little Botham. When the station is threatened with closure due to a lack of crime, they decide to invent some crimes to justify their existence. When they try to steal a painting from a local rich businessman (Roy Kinnear), they accidently stumble across a gang of real art thieves who have just stolen £1 million worth of paintings. It is up to the two bungling cops to stop them escaping with their haul.

7.0

Local Kung Fu

Sep 27, 2013

Local Kung Fu's plot revolves around Charlie, "an ordinary boy from Guwahati with a delicate stomach", his girlfriend and a number of madcap characters such as a wannabe local don and a thief who is rumoured to roam naked.

6.2

The Three Stooges

Apr 24, 2000

A biography of the Three Stooges, in which their careers and rise to fame is shown throughout the eyes of their leader, Moe.

6.9

Stan & Ollie

Dec 28, 2018

With their golden era long behind them, comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule, and with the support of their wives Lucille and Ida – a formidable double act in their own right – the pair's love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public

9.0

The Fast Show: The Farewell Tour

Nov 24, 2003

The Fast Show: The Farewell Tour (2003)

6.3

Head Over Heels 2

Dec 28, 2012

Alice owns a network of sex shops and workaholic who, in trying to reconcile the harsh routine of work and family life, suffers nervous breakdown, she is forced by her husband to go to spa. Precisely at this time, appears unique opportunity to expand its business in New York. Using fun gimmicks, risks his health, leaves spa party there with family to ride, but actually in order to facilitate their professional interests. In trying to reconcile the agendas, engage in hilarious situations and mistakes that culminate in the possible separation of the couple.

No Image Available

9.5

D'Unbelievables One Hell of a Do

Feb 11, 2011

In 2011 Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt decided to reunite for a national tour of the award winning hit show 'One Hell of a Do'. This hilarious comedy celebrates the unique talent of Ireland's most famous wedding/pub band - Tom & Gerry (D'Unbelievables) - who, on receiving an award entitled the 'Golden Microphone of the Year Award for the best wedding/pub band in Ireland' recall the hilarious happenings during the day of the Donoghue Wedding. Filmed in front of a live audience at The Royal Theatre, Castlebar in 2011

4.0

Escape From Reuma Park

Dec 15, 2016

Old and forgotten, comedian Aldo is brought by his sons into a nursing home called Reuma Park where he finds his old friends and partners Giovanni and Giacomo.

6.1

The Onion Movie

May 31, 2008

Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.

No Image Available

0.0

Red Mustang

Nov 9, 2019

A short comedy about two officers who go deep undercover, things are not all as it seems.

9.4

D'Unbelievables D'Telly

Jan 1, 1998

Irish Comedy Starring Jon Kenny & Pat Shortt

7.3

EIC: Outrage

Mar 8, 2017

7 comedians rage on big issues: demonetisation, uniform civil code, godmen, global warming and cynicism in India in front of a 1000+ sold out audience.

5.6

Things Are Tough All Over

Aug 4, 1982

Everybody has problems these days, and Cheech and Chong are no exceptions. They're hired by Slyman and Habib to drive a limousine to Las Vegas with $5 million secretly stashed in the front seat. In order to get there, the pair sells off the car piece by piece, including the seven-figure front seat. Cheech and Chong then have a much bigger problem - Slyman and Habib are after them, swearing to kill them after the appropriate torture.

6.7

Golmaal – Fun Unlimited

Jul 14, 2006

Four runaway cons take shelter in a bungalow owned by an old blind couple.