The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery

1966

1h 33m

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6.1/10

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The all-girl school foil an attempt by train robbers to recover two and a half million pounds hidden in their school.

Directors

Frank Launder

Sidney Gilliat

Writers

Frank Launder(writer by)

Sidney Gilliat(writer by)

Leslie Gilliat(writer by)

Stars

Frankie Howerd

Dora Bryan

George Cole

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Frankie Howerd

Alphonse of Monte Carlo …

Amber Spottiswood

'Flash' Harry

Gilbert

Sir Horace, the Minister

Manton Bassett

Georgina

Policeman

Culpepper Brown

Truelove

Noakes

Leonard Edwards

Big Jim

William

Maxie

Chips

Pakistani Porter

Veronica Bledlow

Directors

Frank Launder

Sidney Gilliat

Writers

Frank Launder(writer by)

Sidney Gilliat(writer by)

Leslie Gilliat(writer by)

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Jolly Hockey Sticks Part 4. The fourth part of the St. Trinian's themed films is the first to be shot in colour, and also the point where someone should have realised that this series had run out of steam. Based on Ronald Searle's demonic schoolgirls, this outing cribs off of the topical Great Train Robbery of the 60s, retains George Cole as a reassuring presence, while adding Dora Bryan and Frankie Howerd for some acting solidification. It's not a bad film as such, in fact the last quarter, where a whole host of train shenanigans come into play, is great fun, it's just that it feels tired, less risky, like the makers were hedging their bets to get a box office winner (which came to fruition). Fast framing is a bit of a cheat, Howerd is wasted - or sleepwalking through the film? But Bryan is on hand for a bit of quality while the girls are all boisterous and minxy. Enjoyable enough for those so inclined, even if it's utterly forgettable come the final credits. 6/10

John Chard25 Mar, 2016