depression,seaside town,class warfare,lost soul

The Punch and Judy Man (1963)

Poster for The Punch and Judy Man

Walter Pinner is the titular Punch And Judy Man plying his trade in the seaside town of Piltdown. Unhappily married to his social climbing wife, who gets him to perform at the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the town in front of all the local dignitaries, his hatred of snobbery comes to a hilarious head.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jeremy Summers
  • Profile picture of Tony Hancock
    Walter Pinner Tony Hancock
  • Profile picture of Sylvia Syms
    Delia Pinner Sylvia Syms
  • Profile picture of Ronald Fraser
    Mayor Palmer Ronald Fraser
  • Profile picture of Barbara Murray
    Lady Jane Caterham Barbara Murray
  • Profile picture of John Le Mesurier
    The Sandman John Le Mesurier
  • Profile picture of Eddie Byrne
    Ice Cream Man Eddie Byrne
  • Profile picture of Mario Fabrizi
    Nevil Shanks Mario Fabrizi
  • Profile picture of Hattie Jacques
    Dolly The Fortune Teller Hattie Jacques

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Keywords

  • depression
  • seaside town
  • class warfare
  • lost soul