Porridge(1979)
“Fletcher's inside story - even funnier as a film”
Overview
Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.
Director
Dick Clement
Studio
Witzend Productions
Cast
Ronnie Barker
as Norman Stanley Fletcher
Richard Beckinsale
as Lennie Godber
Fulton Mackay
as Mr. Mackay
Brian Wilde
as Mr. Barrowclough
Peter Vaughan
as Grouty
Julian Holloway
as Mr. Bainbridge
Geoffrey Bayldon
as Governor Treadaway
Christopher Godwin
as Mr. Beal
Barrie Rutter
as Oakes
Daniel Peacock
as Rudge
Sam Kelly
as Warren
Ken Jones
as Ives
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Witzend Productions • Black Lion Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Porridge?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Porridge (1979).
What is Porridge about?▼
Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.
Who directed Porridge?▼
Porridge was directed by Dick Clement and released in 1979. It is a comedy, crime film.
How long is Porridge?▼
Porridge has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Porridge?▼
The cast of Porridge includes Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher, Richard Beckinsale as Lennie Godber, Fulton Mackay as Mr. Mackay, Brian Wilde as Mr. Barrowclough, Peter Vaughan as Grouty and more.
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