The Bargee
After a lock-keeper entrusts his daughter to a canal Casanova, he is shocked to learn that she is pregnant. He then refuses to open his locks - causing barges to pile up in every direction until the guilty party confesses.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1964 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Duncan Wood |
| Runtime | 102 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (12 votes) |
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Director Duncan Wood constructs the comedy around the escalating absurdity of a canal blockade, relying on the charm of its roguish protagonist and the growing frustration of the trapped community. The film works with a classic farcical premise, exploring the consequences of carefree living through a series of comical confrontations and misunderstandings.
What lingers after the final lock opens is the gentle, timeless humor of a well-made situational comedy and the vivid portrait of a bygone working-class Britain. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Duncan Wood
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With friends, ideal for a relaxed evening of classic British humor.
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