
Don't Lose Your Head
Carry On laughing until you have hysterics, but... Don't Lose Your Head!
Directed by Gerald Thomas
Produced by The Rank Organisation, Adder
A lighthearted period comedy romp that spoofs the French Revolution with absurdist humor, disguises, and slapstick adventure.
Amidst the French revolution, Citizen Robespierre is beheading the aristocracy! When word gets to England, noblemen Sir Rodney Ffing and Lord Darcy Pue take it upon themselves to aid their French counterparts. Sir Rodney is a master of disguise, and becomes 'The Black Fingernail' scourge of Camembert and Bidet, leaders of the French secret police.
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Is Don't Lose Your Head sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Is Don't Lose Your Head easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Does Don't Lose Your Head end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Don't Lose Your Head scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Don't Lose Your Head violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.
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