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Under the Hammer (1984)

Genre : Comedy

Runtime : 1H 10M

Director : Richard Wilson

Synopsis

All seems ready for a major sale of impressionist paintings to be graced by a royal visit. But panic erupts in the boardroom when the pedigree of the Van Gogh - to be sold by the Russians - is questioned. When it causes a scene between the porters, Les and Mick, a respectable firm is forced to take drastic action to save the big day.

Actors

Peter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan
Les Stone
Michael Aldridge
Michael Aldridge
John Bourke-White
James Maxwell
James Maxwell
Geoffrey Anderson
Peter Bayliss
Peter Bayliss
Trevor Boveen
Robert Putt
Robert Putt
Mick McClaren
Stanley Lebor
Stanley Lebor
Derek
Bernard Gallagher
Bernard Gallagher
Jim
David Cardy
David Cardy
Tony
Christopher Fulford
Christopher Fulford
Billy
Harry Ditson
Harry Ditson
Teichman
John Tallents
John Tallents
Weaver
Julie Legrand
Julie Legrand
Frenchwoman
Nina Botting
Nina Botting
Receptionist
Jill Meager
Jill Meager
Jenny

Crews

Stephen Fagan
Stephen Fagan
Writer
Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson
Director
Michael Wearing
Michael Wearing
Producer

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