Some Will, Some Won't
| Some Will, Some Won't | |
|---|---|
.jpg) British theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Duncan Wood |
| Written by | Geoffrey Jones Lewis Schwarz |
| Produced by | Giulio Zampi |
| Starring | Ronnie Corbett Thora Hird Michael Hordern Barbara Murray Leslie Phillips |
| Cinematography | Harry Waxman |
| Edited by | Gerry Hambling |
| Music by | Howard Blake |
Production companies | Associated British Productions Ltd. Giulio Zampi Productions (as Transocean) |
| Distributed by | Warner-Pathé Distributors (UK) |
Release date | April 1970 (UK) |
Running time | 87 mins |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Some Will, Some Won't is a 1970 British comedy film directed by Duncan Wood.[1] It was a remake of Laughter in Paradise, and starred an ensemble British cast, which included Michael Hordern, Ronnie Corbett, Dennis Price, Leslie Phillips and Arthur Lowe.[2] It featured a cameo performance from Steptoe and Son actor Wilfrid Brambell who played Henry Russell, who has left four family members £150,000 in his will, on the condition they do the bizarre tasks he has set out for them.[3]
Plot
In his will, eccentric practical joker Henry Russell (Wilfrid Brambell) leaves his four relatives £150,000 each, but with stipulations designed to make each of them step completely out of character, and prove themselves as human beings. Bossy Agnes Russell (Thora Hird) must work as a maid for a month, Herbert (Ronnie Corbett) must overcome his natural shyness and rob a bank, woman chasing bachelor Simon (Leslie Philips) has to marry the first single woman he speaks to, and crime writer Denniston (Michael Hordern) is asked to commit a real life crime and be sent to jail for a month. When the four friends report back to the executor (Noel Howlett), their lives are transformed for the better. But deceased Henry still has one more surprise up his sleeve.
Cast
- Ronnie Corbett as Herbert Russell
- Thora Hird as Agnes Russell
- Michael Hordern as Denniston Russell
- Barbara Murray as Lucille Grayson
- Leslie Phillips as Simon Russell
- Wilfrid Brambell as Henry Russell
- Dennis Price as Benson
- James Robertson Justice as Sir Charles Robson
- Sheila Steafel as Sheila Wilcott
- Eleanor Summerfield as Elizabeth Robson
- Arthur Lowe as Police Sergeant
- Harold Goodwin as Williams
- Noel Howlett as Endicott - Solicitor
- Diana King as Mrs. Craik
- Stephen Lewis as Police Constable Arthur
- Norman Mitchell as Policeman
- John Nettleton as Wagstaff
- Brian Oulton as Mr. Dale
- Frank Thornton as Hotel Manager
- David Lander as Ricci
- Claire Davenport as Blowzy Woman
- Robin Tolhurst as Lettie
- Vicki Woolf as Janine
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