

All the Way Up
1970-06-01 · 97 min · ★ 7.0
Fred Midway may be a bit short on brains, but he's got plenty of ambition. However, before he can gain promotion as a salesman, he must make his family more socially acceptable.
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- Directors
- James MacTaggart
- Production companies
- Granada Productions, EMI Films, Anglo-Amalgamated
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Warren MitchellFred Midway
Pat HeywoodHilda Midway
Elaine TaylorEileen Midway
Kenneth CranhamTom Midway
Vanessa HowardAvril Midway
Richard BriersNigel Hadfield
Adrienne PostaDaphne Dunmore
Bill FraserArnold Makepeace
Terence AlexanderBob Chickman
Frank ThorntonMr Driver
Maggie RennieMrs Chickman (as Maggie McGrath)
Robin HunterMalcolm
Valerie LeonMiss Hardwick
George WoodbridgeLandlord
Arnold DiamondManager 'Bella Capri'
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