Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Seen it?1977 | 88 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone with a complicated family (so, everyone) and anyone looking for a holiday tradition. Family ties get tested in ways that ring true. Fans of Manhattan should feel right at home. Made to be watched with the tree lit.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 28 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Timmy Lea and his brother-in-law Sidney Noggett are working as entertainment officers at Funfrall, a typical British holiday camp. The staff are lazy and inefficient, preferring to laze by the pool rather than organise activities for the holiday campers. A new owner, Mr. Whitemonk, an ex-prison officer, takes over the camp and is determined to install discipline into the staff. He is on the verge of dismissing Timmy and Sidney; however, Sidney's suggestion of organising a beauty contest changes his mind.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Cohen
- Robin AskwithTimmy Lea
- Anthony BoothSid Noggett
- Doris HareMrs. Lea
- Bill MaynardMr. Walter Lea
- Sheila WhiteRosie Noggett
- Colin CromptonFred Roughage
- Liz FraserMrs. Antonia Whitemonk
- Linda HaydenBrigitte Dubois
- John JunkinMr. William Whitemonk
- Lance PercivalLionel