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Our Miss Fred
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Our Miss Fred

1972-12-14 · 92 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy · War

Danny La Rue stars in this 1970s drag comedy as Fred Wimbush, a Shakespearean actor who is drafted into WWII and is appearing in a camp show in France when the Nazis advance. Unless he continues in his female costume, Fred is certain to be shot as a spy. The risque gags and double entendres fly as he attempts to make his escape in the company of a troupe of Girl Guides.

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Directors
Bob Kellett
Production companies
EMI, Willis Worldwide Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Danny La RueDanny La RueFred Wimbush
Alfred MarksAlfred MarksGeneral Brincker
Lance PercivalLance PercivalSquadron Leader Herbert Smallpiece
Lally BowersMiss Flodden
Frances de la TourFrances de la TourMiss Lockhart
Kristin HatfieldHilary
Jenny TwiggeJenny TwiggeJudith
Vanessa FursePrunella
Seretta WilsonSeretta WilsonElvira
Sophie BatchelorEmma
John BarrardPatron
Nancy NevinsonNancy NevinsonPatron's Wife
Cyril ShapsCyril ShapsDoctor Préve
Frank ThorntonFrank ThorntonBritish Colonel
André MaranneAndré MaranneResistance Fighter
Barrie GosneyBarrie GosneyBertie
David EllenBobby
Toni PalmerToni PalmerVendeuse
Jennifer CroxtonJeanette
Anthony SagarRegimental Sergeant Major

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