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Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly (1970): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly is a 1970 comedy horror film directed by Freddie Francis, starring Vanessa Howard as Girly, Ursula Howells and Pat Heywood. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Freddie Francis
Genres
Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly About?

The premise of Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A wealthy, fatherless British clan abducts down‑and‑outs and hippies, forcing them into an elaborate role‑playing game that depicts the family as a perfect household. Anyone who resists or tries to escape faces ritualistic murder, while everyone anxiously awaits the chance to meet the enigmatic Girly.

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • brother sister relationship
  • incest
  • menage a trois
  • sibling relationship
  • oedipus complex
  • love triangle
  • game
  • nanny
  • sandcastle
  • breaking down a door
  • dead body
  • zoo
+38 more
  • role playing
  • sexual manipulation
  • psychopath
  • based on play
  • independent film
  • female nudity
  • sibling rivalry
  • oedipal
  • bucket
  • rhyme
  • toy animal
  • serial murder
  • f rated
  • eccentric family
  • blonde woman
  • escape
  • jealous brother
  • man checking out woman's behind
  • mother daughter romantic rivalry
  • female topless nudity
  • brother sister team
  • jealous daughter
  • hiding a dead body in a chest
  • miniskirt
  • schoolboy uniform
  • woman wears a nightgown
  • woman sucks a man's finger
  • sister sees her brother naked
  • leap frog
  • girl on a swing
  • gong
  • chair placed against a door
  • brother and sister share a bedroom
  • watching home movies
  • bathtub scene
  • manchild
  • beheaded
  • castor oil
Where to watch

Where to Watch Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly

Rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly Cast & Characters

Vanessa Howard leads the cast as Girly, with Ursula Howells as Mumsy and Pat Heywood as Nanny. Directed by Freddie Francis; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly

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Plot

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly Plot Summary

What happens in Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Four individuals live in a secluded manor house in the English countryside and participate in an elaborate role‑playing fantasy called The Game. In The Game, each person adopts a role in a pretend ‘happy’ family, with the members known only by their assigned identities: Mumsy [Ursula Howells], Nanny [Pat Heywood], Sonny [Howard Trevor], and Girly [Vanessa Howard]. The rules of this ritual are strict but ill‑defined, with the principal one being Rule No. 1: Play the Game.

Full summary

The whole story of Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly, scene by scene

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Videos

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly?

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 ritual that the four residents of the manor follow?

Cars

Cars in Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly

1 car on screen: the 1967 Jensen Interceptor MkI.

  • 1967 Jensen Interceptor MkI in Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly 1967 Jensen Interceptor MkI Minor role

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FAQ

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly?

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly released?

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly was released on February 12, 1970.

Who directed Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly?

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly was directed by Freddie Francis.

More films by Freddie Francis

Who is in the cast of Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly?

Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly stars Vanessa Howard as Girly, Ursula Howells as Mumsy and Pat Heywood as Nanny, among 9 credited actors.

Where can I watch Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly?

In the US, Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly have a post-credit scene?

No. Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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