Overview
Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic accident at Chumley's chocolate factory when hapless manager Ian Littleton accidentally knocks several employees into a huge chocolate vat. The tragic mishap at the chocolate factory results in candy lovers getting an unexpected 'extra' in their sweets.
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Filming locations
Filmed in Pinewood Studios
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Music
Music by Richard Hartley
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Roger Pratt
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Paul D. ZimmermanScreenplay
- Andrew DaviesScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- April 6, 1988
- Original language
- English
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In the United States
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Tyler ButterworthIan Littleton
Vanessa RedgraveMrs. Garza
Jonathan PryceMr. Farris
Sammi DavisFelicity
Freddie JonesGraham Chumley
Prunella ScalesEthel
Thora HirdMrs. Gordon
Bryan Pringle
William RushtonBig Teddy
Linda Lusardi
Andrew SachsJason- David Neville
- John Wells
- Preston Lockwood
Timothy WestDr. Rees
Patrick NewellLester- Wincey Willis
Mary HealeyMrs. Eggleston- Paddy WardTramp
- Susan FieldLady On TV
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