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Steptoe & Son

Steptoe & Son

"You'd think if the Berk's going to get tied up with a stripper, he'd do it on the telly - not on the big screen where everyone can see it - Dirty little devil."

19726.21h 38m

Overview

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are rag-and-bone men, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live together at the junk yard. Harold, who likes the bright lights in the West End of London, meets a stripper, marries her and takes her home. Albert is furious and tries every trick he knows to drive the new bride from his household.

Directed by Cliff Owen
Written by Ray Galton, Alan Simpson
Produced by Aida Young
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Top Cast

Wilfrid Brambell

Wilfrid Brambell

Albert Steptoe

Harry H. Corbett

Harry H. Corbett

Harold Steptoe

Carolyn Seymour

Carolyn Seymour

Zita Steptoe

Arthur Howard

Arthur Howard

Albert, the Vicar

Victor Maddern

Victor Maddern

Chauffeur

Fred Griffiths

Fred Griffiths

Barman

J

Joan Heath

Mrs. Smith

F

Fred McNaughton

Mr. Smith

Lon Satton

Lon Satton

Pianist

P

Patrick Fyffe

Arthur

Themes & Keywords

sonmarriagedark comedyfatherstripperloveworking classspin off

About Steptoe & Son

Steptoe & Son is a comedy, drama film released in 1972 exploring themes of son, marriage, dark comedy, father, stripper, love. Directed by Cliff Owen, it stars Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Carolyn Seymour. Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are rag-and-bone men, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live together at the junk yard. Harold, who likes the bright lights in the West End of London, meets a stripper, marries her and takes her home. Albert is furious and tries every trick he knows to drive the new bride from his household.

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