''What's Up Nurse!'' is a 1977 British

sex comedy Sex comedy, erotic comedy or more broadly sexual comedy is a genre in which comedy is motivated by sexual situations and love affairs. Although "sex comedy" is primarily a description of dramatic forms such as theatre and film, literary works such ...

film directed by Derek Ford and starring Nicholas Field, Felicity Devonshire and

John Le Mesurier John Le Mesurier (, born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley; 5 April 191215 November 1983) was an English actor. He is perhaps best remembered for his comedic role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the BBC television situation c ...

. It tells the story of the adventures of a young doctor in a hospital. A sequel ''

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'' was released the following year, with Christopher Mitchell replacing Nicholas Field as Dr Todd.

Cast

as Dr. Ogden *

Graham Stark Graham William Stark (20 January 1922 – 29 October 2013) was an English comedian, actor, writer and director. Early life The son of a purser on transatlantic liners,

as Carthew * Kate Williams as Matron * Angela Grant as Helen Arkwright * Nicholas Field as Dr. Robert 'Sweeney' Todd *Felicity Devonshire as Olivia Ogden * Jack Douglas as Constable * Barbara Mitchell as Neighbour *

Peter Butterworth Peter William Shorrocks Butterworth (4 February 1915''Prisoner of War Co ...

as Police Sergeant *

Bill Pertwee William Desmond Anthony Pertwee, (21 July 1926 – 27 May 2013) was a British comedy actor. He played the role of Chief ARP Warden Hodges in the sitcom '' Dad's Army''. Early life Pertwee was born in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, on 21 July 192 ...

as Flash Harry Harrison *

Cardew Robinson Douglas John Cardew Robinson (14 August 1917 – 28 December 1992) was a British comic, whose career was rooted in the music hall and Gang Shows. Early life and career Born in Goodmayes, Essex, Robinson was educated at Harrow County School ...

as Ticket Inspector *

Chic Murray Charles Thomas McKinnon "Chic" Murray (6 November 1919 – 29 January 1985) was a Scottish comedian and actor. He appeared in various roles on British television and film, most notably in the 1967 version of ''Casino Royale'', and portrayed ...

as Aquarium Proprietor *

Andrew Sachs Andreas Siegfried Sachs (7 April 1930 – 23 November 2016), known professionally as Andrew Sachs, was a German-born British actor and writer. He made his name on British television and found his greatest fame for his portrayal of the comical Sp ...

as Guido the waiter *

Anna Karen Ann Harrison McCall (19 September 1936 – 22 February 2022), professionally known as Anna Karen, was a British actress best known for playing Olive Rudge in the ITV sitcom ''On the Buses'' from 1969 to 1973 including its film spin-offs and s ...

as Knitter *

Ronnie Brody Ronnie Brody (6 November 1918 – 8 May 1991) was a British actor who appeared in many comedy television series and films. His film appearances included: '' A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'', ''Carry On Loving'', '' Don't Lose You ...

as Jam Jar Man * Frank Williams as Vicar *Julia Bond as Nurse * Elisabeth Day as 2nd Nurse * Sheila Bernette as Mrs. Garrard * Keith Smith as Mr. Newberry * Kate Harper as Club Girl *

Terry Duggan Terence A. Duggan (15 April 1932 – 1 May 2008) was a British comedian and actor who had a successful career in cabaret and variety, and played numerous character roles on television. Early life Duggan was born in Hoxton, London. From t ...

as Old Salt * Michael Cronin as Builder

Reception

Léon Hunt describes the film along with Ford's ''

'' as a "return to the

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films' favourite setting to explore slap-and-tickle amidst the bedpans." Sarah Street said that Ford's films '' Commuter Husbands'' (1972), ''

Keep It Up, Jack ''Keep It Up, Jack'' is a 1974 British sex comedy film directed by Derek Ford and produced by Michael L. Green. Jack James ( Mark Jones), an unsuccessful music hall entertainer and drag artist, inherits a brothel from his late aunt, and imperso ...

'' (1973), ''

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'' (1975) and ''What's Up Nurse'' (1977) were "films with salacious titles designed to titillate dwindling audiences with their suggestion of breaking taboos." Michael Hawkes awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars.

References

External links

* British sex comedy films 1977 films 1970s sex comedy films British sexploitation films 1977 comedy films 1970s English-language films Films directed by Derek Ford 1970s British films {{erotic-comedy-film-stub