Movie: The Ups and Downs of a Handyman

Top 10 Billed Cast

Barry Stokes
Barry Stokes

Bob

Gay Soper
Gay Soper

Maisie

Bob Todd
Bob Todd

Squire Bullsworthy

Sue Lloyd
Sue Lloyd

The Blonde

Chic Murray
Chic Murray

P. C. Knowles

Robert Dorning
Robert Dorning

Newsagent

Valerie Leon
Valerie Leon

Redhead

Nita Lorraine
Nita Lorraine

Jenny Elgin

Penny Meredith
Penny Meredith

Margaretta

John Blythe
John Blythe

Father Elgin

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  • Overview

    A young handyman and his wife move to a small village and set up business. There, the handyman encounters numerous strange characters, including a local constable more inept than a squad car full of Keystone Kops; an elderly magistrate whose primary passion is spanking young women; a schoolmistress with a closetful of kinks; and more predatory housewives than the young man can handle.

  • Release Date

    1976-10-31

  • Average

    4.273

  • Rating:

    2.1 starts
  • Tagline

    Always Handy - the odd job man whose services are constantly in demand!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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