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Not Now, Comrade

  • 1976
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
257
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Not Now, Comrade (1976)
Comedy

Russian ballet dancer decides to defect to Britain. After he leads the authorities a merry dance, he changes his mind.Russian ballet dancer decides to defect to Britain. After he leads the authorities a merry dance, he changes his mind.Russian ballet dancer decides to defect to Britain. After he leads the authorities a merry dance, he changes his mind.

  • Directors
    • Ray Cooney
    • Harold Snoad
  • Writer
    • Ray Cooney
  • Stars
    • Lewis Fiander
    • Richard Marner
    • Michael Sharvell-Martin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    257
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Ray Cooney
      • Harold Snoad
    • Writer
      • Ray Cooney
    • Stars
      • Lewis Fiander
      • Richard Marner
      • Michael Sharvell-Martin
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Top Cast13

    Lewis Fiander
    Lewis Fiander
    • Rudi Petrovyan
    Richard Marner
    Richard Marner
    • 1st Russian Official
    Michael Sharvell-Martin
    • 2nd Russian Official
    • (as Michael Sharvell Martin)
    Carol Hawkins
    Carol Hawkins
    • Barbara Wilcox
    Leslie Phillips
    Leslie Phillips
    • Commander Rimmington
    Ian Lavender
    Ian Lavender
    • Gerry Buss
    Roy Kinnear
    Roy Kinnear
    • Hoskins
    Michele Dotrice
    Michele Dotrice
    • Nancy Rimmington
    Ray Cooney
    • Mr. Laver
    Windsor Davies
    Windsor Davies
    • Constable Pulford
    June Whitfield
    June Whitfield
    • Janet Rimmington
    Don Estelle
    Don Estelle
    • Bobby Hargreaves
    Bruce Wyndham
    • Radio Announcer
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Ray Cooney
      • Harold Snoad
    • Writer
      • Ray Cooney
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews10

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This was meant to be the second in a trilogy with the planned third film being "Not Now Prime Minister". Because this one failed at the box office, the third film never happened.
    • Quotes
      • Nancy Rimmington: She's the prospective candidate for the local council.
      • Commander Rimmington: Oh! What party?
      • Barbara Wilcox: Liberal.
      • Nancy Rimmington: You'd better go an decode that message, father.
      • Commander Rimmington: Yes, but I wouldn't mind knowing what the young lady stands for.
      • Gerry Buss: Practically anything.
    • Connections
      Remake of Laughter from the Whitehall: Chase Me Comrade! (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Not Now
      Sung by Don Estelle
      Lyric by Sammy Cahn
      Composed by Walter Ridley

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    Details

    • Release date
      • 1976 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ahora no, camarada
    • Filming locations
      • Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Not Now Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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