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A Peter Rogers Production
Directed by Gerald Thomas |
1971
ColourScreenplay: Talbot Rothwell
Music: Eric Rogers
Certificate A/PG
89 minutes |
| King Henry VIII |
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| Thomas Cromwell |
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| Sir Roger de Lodgerley |
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| Queen Marie |
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| Cardinal Wolsey |
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| Bettina |
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King of France |
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| Lord Hampton of Wick |
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| Major Domo |
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David Davenport
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| Buxom Woman |
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Margaret Nolan
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| Physician |
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William Mervyn
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| Farmer |
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Derek Francis
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| Guy Fawkes |
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Bill Maynard
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| Warder |
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Dave Prowse
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| Queen |
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| Gurard |
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Billy Cornelius
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| Royal Tailor |
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John Bluthal
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| Heckler |
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Anthony Sagar
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| Warder |
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Brian Wilde
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| The Earl of Bristol |
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"Carry On Henry is the (almost) true story of Henry VIII's love life.
Discover previously hidden details of Henry's private life, such as his hatred of garlic and his love of hunting... wenches that is!
Sid James turns in a majestic performance as his highness and is given noble support by Kenneth Williams, Terry Scott and the rest of the regulars." |
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The Story
A loose interpretation of the life of Henry VIII (loose being the operative word), this story follows the King's marriage to Queen Marie of France. Eager to have a son (well, that's his excuse!), he rushes to the bedchamber but his new bride smells so badly of garlic that his ardour is somewhat dampened. Then along comes Bettina, daughter of the Earl of Bristol. So eager is he to get his hands on her...er...dowry, that he plots to get rid of Marie...
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Comments
Second to Cleo, this is the best of the historical Carry Ons; Sid is obviously having a ball as the King, an enthusiasm shared by the whole cast. The film works well both as a historical story and a member of the series. At a time when a new Carry On was largely a hit and miss affair, this one hits the mark square on.
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