Porridge

"Fletcher's inside story - even funnier as a film"

Nov 16 1979 N/A 1h 33m
Comedy, Crime

Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.

Plot

This prison comedy is based on the popular British television series of the same name. Long time Slade prison inmate Fletcher is ordered by Grouty to arrange a football match between the prisoners and an all-star celebrity team. Fletcher is unaware that the match is only a diversion so that an escape can take place. When Fletcher and his cell mate Lennie stumble on the escape, they are taken along, and find themselves having to break back into prison to avoid getting into trouble.

Written by

Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais

Directed by

Dick Clement

Cast

Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Witzend Productions, Black Lion Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
3,541
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA