Man About the House (1974): Cast & Plot
Man About the House is a 1974 comedy directed by John Robins, starring Brian Murphy as George Roper, Yootha Joyce and Paula Wilcox. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- John Robins
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man About the House About?
The premise of Man About the House without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When an unscrupulous property developer plans to bulldoze the entire street for new construction, householder George Roper is tempted by the cash and ready to leave. His wife Mildred, together with their two young lodgers and other neighbours, rally to oppose the scheme and fight to keep their homes and community intact.
Man About the House Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- money
- wife
- happiness
- satire comedy
- male female relationship
- chef
- long haired male
- miniskirt
- sex
- sexually frustrated female
- man keeping house
- flared pants
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- henpecked husband
- landlord tenant relationship
- landlord
- flat share
- apartment
- based on tv series
- sequel
- independent film
Man About the House Cast & Characters
Brian Murphy leads the cast as George Roper, with Yootha Joyce as Mildred Roper and Paula Wilcox as Chrissy Plummer. Directed by John Robins; 37 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Robins
- Brian Murphy as George Roper
- Yootha Joyce as Mildred Roper
- Paula Wilcox as Chrissy Plummer
- Sally Thomsett as Jo
Also Starring in Man About the House
· 33 more- Richard O'Sullivan Robin Tripp
- Doug Fisher Larry Simmons
- Spike Milligan Themselves
- Arthur Lowe Spiros
- Aubrey Morris Lecturer
- Michael Robbins Doorman
- Robert Dorning Colonel Manners (uncredited)
- Norman Mitchell Arthur Mulgrove
- Michael Ward Mr. Gideon
- Melvyn Hayes Nigel
- Johnny Briggs Milkman
- Peter Cellier Morris Pluthero
- Bill Maynard Chef
- Patrick Newell Sir Edmund Weir
- Arthur Hewlett Elderly Man
- Julian Orchard Producer
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- Rudolph Walker Themselves
- Alan Harris Man in Studio Bar (uncredited)
- Bill Pertwee Postman
- Damaris Hayman Old Lady (uncredited)
- Corinne Skinner-Carter Housewife
- Jack Smethurst Themselves
- Alan Gibbs Pub Patron (uncredited)
- Terry Sartain Man in Studio Bar (uncredited)
- Aimi MacDonald Hazel Lovett
- Pauline Peart Secretary
- Andrea Lawrence Miss Amelia Bird
- Bill Sawyer Jenkins
- Annie Leake Tweedy Lady
- Berry Cornish P.A.
- Mark Rogers Boy Scout
- Bill Grundy Themselves
- June West Lady at Meeting (uncredited)
Man About the House Plot Summary
What happens in Man About the House from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chrissy Paula Wilcox and Jo Sally Thomsett share a flat in Earl’s Court, west London, while both work for the same company. The morning after a farewell party for their departed flatmate Eleanor, they discover a stranger asleep in their bath—a student chef Robin Tripp Richard O’Sullivan. Robin has just moved to London from Southampton to attend university, and his arrival sets the stage for a new living arrangement that none of them quite expected.
Full summary
The whole story of Man About the House, scene by scene
Man About the House Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Man About the House.
How Well Do You Know Man About the House?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which two women share a flat at the start of the series?
Cars in Man About the House
29 cars on screen, including the 1974 Volkswagen 1200 Jeans Typ 1 and the 1963 Morris Minor 1000.
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1974 Volkswagen 1200 Jeans Typ 1 Main role -
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1963 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Important role -
1973 Austin FX4 Minor role
Man About the House Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “一家之主” and “Un hombre en casa”.
- Also known as
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- 一家之主
- Un hombre en casa
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Man About the House FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Man About the House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man About the House?
Man About the House runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Man About the House released?
Man About the House was released on December 22, 1974.
Who directed Man About the House?
Man About the House was directed by John Robins.
More films by John Robins Who is in the cast of Man About the House?
Man About the House stars Brian Murphy as George Roper, Yootha Joyce as Mildred Roper and Paula Wilcox as Chrissy Plummer, among 37 credited actors.
Does Man About the House have a post-credit scene?
No. Man About the House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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