
Carry On Up the Khyber
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A broad, irreverent British comedy that mines absurdist humor from imperial-era stereotypes and physical comedy, with no pretense of seriousness.
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.
Essence
Ensemble

Sidney James
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond

Kenneth Williams
Rhandi Lal, the Khasi of Kalabar

Charles Hawtrey
Private Jimmy Widdle

Roy Castle
Captain Keene

Joan Sims
Lady Joanie Ruff-Diamond

Bernard Bresslaw
Bungdit Din

Peter Butterworth
Brother Belcher

Terry Scott
Sergeant Major Macnutt

Angela Douglas
Princess Jelhi

Cardew Robinson
Frowsi, the Fakir

Julian Holloway
Major Shorthouse

Peter Gilmore
Private Ginger Hale
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