Screenplay: Ray Galton
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Ray Galton. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 12
The Wrong Arm of the Law
1963 · Movie · 94 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Cliff Owen
Cast Peter Sellers · Lionel Jeffries · Bernard Cribbins · Davy Kaye
Synopsis The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963) follows the unusual events that unfold in London's criminal underworld when a new gang emerges, disrupting the established norms. Unlike traditional criminals, this gang dresses as police officers to steal from other crooks,...
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Steptoe and Son (TV Series)
1962 · Series · 29 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ray Galton · Alan Simpson · Duncan Wood · Douglas Argent
Cast Wilfrid Brambell · Harry H. Corbett · Frank Thornton · Tim Buckland
Synopsis Steptoe and Son (TV Series) (1962) is a beloved British comedy series that aired from 1962 to 1974, spanning eight seasons. The show revolves around the lives of a middle-aged man, Harold, and his elderly father, who operate a struggling...
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Comedy Playhouse (TV Series)
1961 · Series · 30 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Neil Munro · A.J. Bacon · Jilly Cooper · Michael Mills
Cast Frank Thornton · Robert Dorning · Ronald Fraser · Warren Mitchell
Synopsis Comedy Playhouse (TV Series) (1961) aired from 1961 to 1975 and then briefly returned from 2015 to 2016, spanning a total of 17 seasons and 133 episodes. This anthology series featured a variety of standalone comedic sketches and plays, each...
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Loot
1970 · Movie · 101 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Silvio Narizzano
Cast Richard Attenborough · Lee Remick · Hywel Bennett · Milo O'Shea
Synopsis Loot (1970) is a comedic caper film inspired by Joe Orton's play of the same name. The story revolves around two friends who successfully execute a bank heist and must find a clever way to conceal their ill-gotten gains. One...
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Hancock's Half Hour (TV Series)
1956 · Series · 30 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Alan Tarrant · Duncan Wood
Cast Tony Hancock · Sid James · Johnny Vyvyan · Alec Bregonzi
Synopsis Hancock's Half Hour (TV Series) (1956) is a television adaptation of the beloved BBC radio program, featuring Tony Hancock as a self-proclaimed sophisticated man navigating the complexities of modern life. Sid James plays a pivotal role, often grounding Hancock with...
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Steptoe and Son
1973 · Movie · 98 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Cliff Owen
Cast Wilfrid Brambell · Harry H. Corbett · Carolyn Seymour · Arthur Howard
Synopsis Steptoe and Son (1973) follows the lives of Albert Steptoe and his son Harold, who operate as junk dealers, traversing the neighborhood with their trusty horse and cart. They reside harmoniously together in their junkyard home. However, Harold's aspirations for...
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Fleksnes Fataliteter (TV Series)
1972 · Series · 30 min. · Norway
Direction Bo Hermansson
Cast Rolv Wesenlund · Aud Schønemann · Henki Kolstad · Randi Nordby
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Sanford and Son (TV Series)
1972 · Series · 22 min. · United States
Direction Norman Lear · Bud Yorkin · Peter Baldwin · Alan Rafkin
Cast Redd Foxx · Demond Wilson · LaWanda Page · Don Bexley
Synopsis Sanford and Son (TV Series) (1972) is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1972 to 1977, spanning 6 seasons and 136 episodes. The show is an adaptation of the British series 'Steptoe and Son,' focusing on the comedic misadventures...
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Steptoe and Son Ride Again
1973 · Movie · 95 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Peter Sykes
Cast Wilfrid Brambell · Harry H. Corbett · Diana Dors · Milo O'Shea
Synopsis Steptoe and Son Ride Again (1973) follows the misadventures of Albert Steptoe and his son Harold, who make a living as junk dealers, traversing their neighborhood with a horse and cart. Despite their humble lifestyle, they coexist peacefully at the...
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The Rebel
1961 · Movie · 105 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Robert Day
Cast Tony Hancock · George Sanders · Paul Massie · Margit Saad
Synopsis The Rebel (1961) follows the journey of Anthony Hancock, who trades in his mundane office job for a more creative pursuit as an abstract artist. Despite his boundless enthusiasm, Hancock's artistic skills leave much to be desired, and his work...
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The Spy with a Cold Nose
1966 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Daniel Petrie
Cast Laurence Harvey · Daliah Lavi · Lionel Jeffries · Eric Sykes
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The Bargee
1964 · Movie · 102 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Duncan Wood
Cast Harry H. Corbett · Hugh Griffith · Eric Sykes · Ronnie Parker
Synopsis The Bargee (1964) follows the adventures of Hemel Pike, a charming canal barge operator known for his numerous romantic conquests along his route. Assisted by his cousin Ronnie, who is unable to read or write, Hemel has a different girl...
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