The Sandwich Man (1966 film)

For other uses, see Sandwich man (disambiguation).
The Sandwich Man
Directed by Robert Hartford-Davis
Written by Michael Bentine
Robert Hartford-Davis
Starring Michael Bentine
Dora Bryan
Harry H. Corbett
Bernard Cribbins
Music by Mike Vickers
Cinematography Peter Newbrook
Edited by Peter Taylor
Distributed by
Release dates
 July 1966
Running time
 95 min.
Country United Kingdom
Language English

The Sandwich Man is a 1966 British comedy film starring Michael Bentine, Dora Bryan, Harry H. Corbett, Bernard Cribbins, Diana Dors, Norman Wisdom, Terry-Thomas and Ian Hendry. It was written by Bentine in conjunction with Robert Hartford-Davis. Hartford-Davis also directed the film.

Plot synopsis

Bentine takes the leading role, playing Horace Quilby, a mild-mannered widower living in the London Docklands. His job as a sandwich-board man requires him to wander around London wearing morning dress and carrying advertisements. He is also secretary of the Sandwichmen's Brotherhood. But his real interest in life is pigeon racing, especially 'Esmerelda', who is racing from Bordeaux to London.

During the course of one day, Quilby encounters a host of eccentric characters, who are played by some of Britain's best known comedy and character actors, and becomes involved in a series of capers. The main story thread sees Quilby reunite Sue (Suzy Kendall), a young model with Steven, her errant boyfriend.

Esmerelda wins her race, and the whole of Quilby's neighbourhood join in the celebrations.

The film was poorly received at the time of its release, but has since achieved some cult status among film fans, particularly for its backdrop of London in the Swinging Sixties.

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