Bright, fun, irreverent comedy - very swinging sixties but made with energy by young people of talent. Its directed by Michael Winner during his "good movies" phase - he keeps the pace running hot, it's got tremendous life, he was clearly jazzed by filming on locations.
The two leads are marvels - Michael Crawford and Oliver Reed aren't the most obvious actors to play brothers, but it adds tension. I love how Crawford is the trouble maker who got kicked out of Sandhurst while Reed is the "good" brother - I guess really they should have swapped roles but it adds freshness. Also good to see Crawford play a part where he has some balls. And that the heroes were aristocrats doing it for a lark.
There's a typically strong line up of supporting actors - Michael Hordern, Harry Andrews, James Donald, Edward Fox - and some smashing birds - Gabriella Licuidi, Lotte Tarp. It benefits from the fact Winner didn't write it - the script was by the team of Dick Clement and Ian what's-his-name, and has good twists and characters. It's really fun.
Oh there's a scene where Fox watches a cricket game.
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