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Porridge: The Desperate Hours

MOVIE • 1976

Porridge: The Desperate Hours

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Fletcher and Godber are in trouble for brewing liquor in the lead-up to Christmas, but are caught up in a hostage situation in the Governor's office.

TMDB ★ 4.5/5Votes: 1
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ComedyCrime

Top Cast

Ronnie Barker

Ronnie Barker

Fletcher

Brian Wilde

Brian Wilde

Mr. Barrowclough

Fulton Mackay

Fulton Mackay

Mr. Mackay

Richard Beckinsale

Richard Beckinsale

Godber

Dudley Sutton

Dudley Sutton

Reg Urwin

Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly

Warren

Tony Osoba

Tony Osoba

McLaren

Ken Wayne

Ken Wayne

Keegan

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Michael Redfern

Tulip

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Michael Barrington

Governor Venables

Jane Wenham

Jane Wenham

Mrs. Jamieson

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Eric French

Warder (uncredited)

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Pat Gorman

Prison Officer (uncredited)

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Alf Mangan

Prisoner (uncredited)

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Theatrical release date: December 24, 1976

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

December 24, 1976

Runtime

44 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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