P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

Name: P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1982-11-03
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 7.30
Cast: Maurice Dee, John Albasiny, Abigail Cruttenden, Alison Steadman

– An enchanting comedy set in post-World War Two Britain. It studies a teenage boy's relationships and..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.30 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 25 Minutes

Release Year:

1982

An enchanting comedy set in post-World War Two Britain. It studies a teenage boy's relationships and period of sexual awakening. A cricket-obsessed adolescent, Alan Duckworth lusts after his classmate Ann. When the pair score the lead roles in the school's drama production, Alan finds himself in the awkward situation of having to pull off a proper snog scene with his real-life crush.

Styles:

Semi Serious, Feel Good, Humorous, Realistic

Story Timeline:

1940s, 1980s

Producing Country:

Filming Locations:

England, Europe

Genre:

Comedy

Release Date:

03 Nov 1982

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Directed by:

Michael Apted

Story Written By:

Jack Rosenthal

Main Actors:

Maurice Dee, John Albasiny, Abigail Cruttenden, Alison Steadman

Plot:

The plot of one of the early Channel Four films is sweet and simple. Boy likes girl at school, but is too embarrassed to confront her. Alan relates everything to a running cricket commentary (provided superbly by John Arlott) right up to the will he, won't he finale, when he has to kiss Ann in a school play.

Awards:

3 nominations.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.2/10