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Ooh...You Are Awful 1972

★ 4.518 votes97 min📅 1972-12-01

"Ooh...you are awful...but I like you!"

This 1972 British comedy-thriller *Ooh...You Are Awful* follows the misadventures of con artist Charlie Tully and his smooth-talking partner Reggie Peek, who swindle a pair of wealthy Italians out of half a million pounds.

Director: Cliff Owen

Cast

Dick Emery
Dick Emery
Charlie Tully
Ronald Fraser
Ronald Fraser
Reggie Campbell Peek
Derren Nesbitt
Derren Nesbitt
Sid Sabbath
Cheryl Kennedy
Jo Mason
Pat Coombs
Pat Coombs
Libby Niven
Liza Goddard
Liza Goddard
Liza Missenden Green
William Franklyn
William Franklyn
Arnold Van Cleef
Norman Bird
Norman Bird
Warder Burke
Roland Curram
Roland Curram
Vivian
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Lady Missenden Green

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ooh...You Are Awful (1972) about?

The film follows Charlie Tully and Reggie Peek, two con artists who pull off a high-stakes scam, only for their plan to unravel when Reggie is killed and the money vanishes. With Sid Sabbath—a gangster seething with revenge—on his trail, Charlie must decode a series of clues hidden in tattoos to reclaim his share of the stolen fortune.

Who directed Ooh...You Are Awful?

Cliff Owen directed this 1972 British comedy-thriller, delivering a stylish blend of mischief and mayhem.

Who stars in Ooh...You Are Awful?

The film features a talented ensemble cast including Dick Emery, Ronald Fraser, Derren Nesbitt, Cheryl Kennedy, and Pat Coombs as the chaotic leads and colorful supporting players.

Is Ooh...You Are Awful (1972) worth watching?

Fans of 1970s British comedies and twisty heist films will find much to enjoy in *Ooh...You Are Awful*. While it lacks an official IMDb rating, its mix of sharp humor, quirky characters, and relentless pacing makes it a cult favorite worth tracking down—whether streaming or on physical media.

How long is Ooh...You Are Awful?

The movie runs for 97 minutes, offering a tight, energetic ride from start to finish.

About Ooh...You Are Awful (1972) — A British Comedy-Thriller with Con Artists and Chaotic Twists

This 1972 British comedy-thriller *Ooh...You Are Awful* follows the misadventures of con artist Charlie Tully and his smooth-talking partner Reggie Peek, who swindle a pair of wealthy Italians out of half a million pounds. But their getaway takes a chaotic turn when Charlie is arrested for another scam involving an American and a very confused dog. With Reggie playing it cool by stashing the cash in a Swiss bank, things spiral into farce when he's mysteriously killed, leaving Charlie with a trail of clues tied to four tattoos on Reggie's former flames—and a vengeful gangster named Sid Sabbath hot on his tail.

Directed by Cliff Owen with a sharp eye for mischief and mayhem, this cult-classic comedy drips with British wit, double-crosses, and the kind of absurd twists that make 1970s cinema so delightfully unpredictable. Packed with a stellar cast led by Dick Emery and Derren Nesbitt, *Ooh...You Are Awful* is a riotous blend of heist gone wrong, romantic entanglements, and enough chaotic energy to keep you laughing even when the stakes are sky-high.