7.2
Porridge
ComedyCrime
"Fletcher's inside story - even funnier as a film"
Duration
1h 33mRelease
12 Aug 1979Country
United Kingdom
Language
EnglishOverview
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
Fletcher is ordered to arrange a prisoner vs celebrity football game, unaware it's a diversion for an escape. Fletcher and cellmate Lennie accidentally discover the plan and must break back into prison to avoid punishment.
Cast
Ronnie BarkerRichard BeckinsaleFulton Mackay
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Details
Director
Dick Clement
Writers
Dick ClementIan La Frenais
Awards
1 win
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