Futtocks End (1970)

Director
Bob Kellett

Main cast
Ronnie Barker; Michael Hordern; Roger Livesey; Julian Orchard; Kika Markham

Genres
Comedy

Description
Entirely silent, with a musical score, sound effects and incoherent mutterings, the story revolves around a weekend gathering at the decaying country home of the eccentric and lewd General Futtock (Ronnie Barker) and the series of saucy mishaps between the staff (Michael Hordern plays the lecherous butler) and his guests.


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