A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques (1984): Cast
A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques is a 1984 short comedy western directed by Bob Spiers, starring Rik Mayall as Carlos, Peter Richardson and Jennifer Saunders. It runs 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 40 min
- Director
- Bob Spiers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Channel 4 Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques About?
The premise of A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques without spoilers.
Two students, adopting the names Carlos and Miguel, travel to Spain clad in gunslinger garb to fulfill their fantasy of starring in a spaghetti Western. In a remote town’s café they encounter two Australian girls who have taken aboard a scruffy hitch‑hiker and a would‑be rapist disguised as a matador, setting the stage for a chaotic encounter.
A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques Cast & Characters
Rik Mayall leads the cast as Carlos, with Peter Richardson as Miguel and Jennifer Saunders as Shona. Directed by Bob Spiers; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bob Spiers
- Rik Mayall as Carlos
- Peter Richardson as Miguel
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Jennifer Saunders as Shona -
Dawn French as Jackie
Also Starring in A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques
· 5 more- Adrian Edmondson Billy
- Keith Allen Mr Bastardos
- Nigel Planer Paul
- Daniel Peacock Barman
- Christopher Malcolm Cafe Owner
More from Bob Spiers
More films directed by Bob Spiers, best-rated first: Spice World, That Darn Cat, The Best of French & Saunders and Chilly Dogs.
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A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques?
A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques runs 40 minutes.
When was A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques released?
A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques was released on January 21, 1984.
Who directed A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques?
A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques was directed by Bob Spiers.
More films by Bob Spiers Who is in the cast of A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques?
A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques stars Rik Mayall as Carlos, Peter Richardson as Miguel and Jennifer Saunders as Shona, among 9 credited actors.
Does A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques have a post-credit scene?
No. A Fistful of Travellers’ Cheques has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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