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Sid James

Sid James was an English actor, born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1913. He was predominantly known for his comedic roles, particularly in the Carry On films. He appeared in over 100 films and numerous television shows. He was a beloved figure in British comedy until his death on stage from a heart attack in 1976.

Titles credited to Sid James

The Lavender Hill Mob

The Lavender Hill Mob

Film Age rating: 3 Year: 1951 IMDB Rating: 7.5

A meek bank clerk who oversees the shipments of bullion joins with an eccentric neighbor to steal gold bars and smuggle them out of the country.

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A King in New York

A King in New York

Film Age rating: 1 Year: 1957 IMDB Rating: 7

A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subse...

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I Was Monty's Double

I Was Monty's Double

Film Age rating: 6 Year: 1958 IMDB Rating: 6.9

The incredible but true story of how an impersonator was recruited to impersonate General Montgomery to mislead the German's about his intentions before the North Africa campaign.

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The Yellow Balloon

The Yellow Balloon

Film Age rating: 9 Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 6.9

A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death.

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Too Many Crooks

Too Many Crooks

Film Age rating: 8 Year: 1959 IMDB Rating: 6.9

Accident-prone Fingers runs a pretty unsuccessful gang. They try and rob wealthy but tricky Billy Gordon - who distrusts banks and fears the Inland Revenue - but he sees Fingers and the boys off. So t...

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Carry On Up the Khyber

Carry On Up the Khyber

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1968 IMDB Rating: 6.8

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond looks after the British outpost near the Khybar pass. Protected by the kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment, you would think they were safe, but the Khazi of Kalabar has other...

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Carry On Cleo

Carry On Cleo

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1964 IMDB Rating: 6.7

Two Brits—inventor Hengist Pod, and Horse, a brave and cunning fighter—are captured and enslaved by invading Romans and taken to Rome. One of their first encounters in Rome leaves Hengist being mistak...

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Father Brown

Father Brown

Film Age rating: 3 Year: 1954 IMDB Rating: 6.7

Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.

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Carry On Camping

Carry On Camping

Film Age rating: 11 Year: 1969 IMDB Rating: 6.6

Sid and Bernie keep having their amorous intentions snubbed by their girlfriends Joan and Anthea, so when they decide to take them on a holiday to Paradise Camp, they think they're off to a nudist col...

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Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

Film Age rating: 5 Year: 1967 IMDB Rating: 6.5

Francis Bigger, a notorious charlatan who tours the country lecturing on the subject of mind over matter, slips off the platform in the middle of his performance and ends up in hospital under the care...

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