The Likely Lads
"Emotion blazes across the big screen as Bob and Terry knock down the frontiers of human knowledge and Newcastle ale."
Originally released in 1976. The Likely Lads is a comedy film. directed by Michael Tuchner.
Starring James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, and Brigit Forsyth
Synopsis
With the destruction of their previous neighbourhood has inevitably come the destruction of the lads’ favoured watering hole The Fat Ox. Again, it’s Bob rather than Terry who is visibly distressed by this. Upset and much the worse for free alcohol, Bob then storms into the library to seek sympathy from Thelma - who is, predictably, unimpressed. So when Thelma finds out that Terry has been getting semi-serious with glamorous Finnish shop assistant Chris, she takes it upon herself to try and pair them off for good via planning first a dinner party and then that mainstay of 70s comedy, a camping expedition. Of course, things don’t go quite according to plan and before you can say ‘I can see the way this is going’ we are set up for japes, larks and embarrassing incidents aplenty, which culminate in the lads getting rather fed up with their partners’ attempts to inflict the rugged outdoor lifestyle upon them and trying to hitch up and drive off with the girls still asleep in the caravan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- EMI Films
- Anglo-EMI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Likely Lads about?
With the destruction of their previous neighbourhood has inevitably come the destruction of the lads’ favoured watering hole The Fat Ox. Again, it’s Bob rather than Terry who is visibly distres...
Who directed The Likely Lads?
The Likely Lads was directed by Michael Tuchner.
How long is The Likely Lads?
The Likely Lads has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Likely Lads released?
The Likely Lads was released on February 1, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Likely Lads?
The main cast of The Likely Lads includes James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth, Mary Tamm, Sheila Fearn.