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Release Year1973
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageEnglish
Certification12
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes6
DirectorChristopher Hodson
WritersKevin Laffan
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Best Pair of Legs in the Business
About The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
Capitalising on his remarkable success in On the Buses, Reg Varney took on the contrasting role of a third-rate holiday camp entertainer dreaming of stardom in this mid-seventies comedy feature. Also starring fellow sitcom favourite Diana Coupland and Lee Montague, The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was adapted from an individual ITV Playhouse drama and scripted by Emmerdale Farm creator Kevin Laffan. 'Sherry' Sheridan, a middle-aged compère and drag artiste currently stationed at a caravan site, is low on talent but high on ambition. Convinced he just needs one decent break to launch himself into the big time, he's relentlessly optimistic - but sadly unaware that his family life is crumbling around him. Can Sherry manage to secure both his job, and his marriage?
Directed by Christopher Hodson, The Best Pair of Legs in the Business leans on a strong ensemble — Reg Varney, Diana Coupland, Lee Montague — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1973.
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