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Carry On Up the Jungle (1970): Cast & Plot

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Carry On Up the Jungle is a 1970 comedy directed by Gerald Thomas, starring Joan Sims as Lady Evelyn Bagley, Charles Hawtrey and Sid James. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Carry On Up the Jungle (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Gerald Thomas
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Peter Rogers Productions
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The story

What Is Carry On Up the Jungle About?

The premise of Carry On Up the Jungle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Carry On gang parodies classic Tarzan adventures on a comedic safari. Lady Evelyn Bagley leads an expedition to locate her missing baby, while Bill Boosey serves as the intrepid hunter‑guide and Professor Tinkle searches for the elusive Oozalum bird. Their trek proceeds smoothly until a gorilla crashes the camp, and the group is later seized by an all‑female tribe from Aphrodisia.

Carry On Up the Jungle Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Carry On Up the Jungle Cast & Characters

Joan Sims leads the cast as Lady Evelyn Bagley, with Charles Hawtrey as Tonka the Great / Walter Bagley and Sid James as Bill Boosey. Directed by Gerald Thomas; 27 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gerald Thomas

More films directed by Gerald Thomas: Carry On Columbus, Carry On Emmannuelle, Carry On England and Carry On Behind.

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Plot

Carry On Up the Jungle Plot Summary

What happens in Carry On Up the Jungle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ornithologist Professor Inigo Tinkle offers a dry, amused account of his latest expedition to Africa in search of the mythical Oozlum bird, a creature said to fly in ever-decreasing circles until it disappears up its own rear end. The venture is financed by Lady Evelyn Bagley, Joan Sims, and steered by the notoriously lecherous Bill Boosey, Sid James, with a tough African guide named Upsidaisi and his handler, Bernard Bresslaw. Completing the team are Tinkle’s assistant, Claude Chumley, and June, Lady Bagley’s maidservant, Jacki Piper.

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The whole story of Carry On Up the Jungle, scene by scene

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Carry On Up the Jungle Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Carry On Up the Jungle.

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How Well Do You Know Carry On Up the Jungle?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the bird the professor is searching for in the African expedition?
Details

Carry On Up the Jungle Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Ist ja irre - Die total verrückte Königin der Amazonen” and “På'en igen”.

Also known as
  • Ist ja irre - Die total verrückte Königin der Amazonen
  • På'en igen
  • Tarzan
  • Die total verrückte Königin der Amazonen
  • Так держать, через джунгли!
  • Folytassa a dzsungelben!
  • Хайде в джунглата
  • Continuez jusqu'à la Jungle
  • 丛林嬉春
  • Cała naprzód Safarii
  • Kolla! Nu tar vi Tarzan

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FAQ

Carry On Up the Jungle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Carry On Up the Jungle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Carry On Up the Jungle?

Carry On Up the Jungle runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Carry On Up the Jungle released?

Carry On Up the Jungle was released on March 20, 1970.

Who directed Carry On Up the Jungle?

Carry On Up the Jungle was directed by Gerald Thomas.

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Who is in the cast of Carry On Up the Jungle?

Carry On Up the Jungle stars Joan Sims as Lady Evelyn Bagley, Charles Hawtrey as Tonka the Great / Walter Bagley and Sid James as Bill Boosey, among 27 credited actors.

Does Carry On Up the Jungle have a post-credit scene?

No. Carry On Up the Jungle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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