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Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River

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1968 | 99 min | Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for anyone looking to switch off and smile. Very British, in all the best ways.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Light on its feet, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

George Lester is a man who is chasing rainbows, looking for the pot of gold at the end. When his wife, Pamela grows tired of being dragged all over the world, she leaves him. While she is away, George converts her family home into a discotheque, when she returns, she threatens to send George to jail for fraud, cause she didn't give her approval. George needing some fast bucks, decides to turn to an old cohort of his, William Homer but Willy's a little short. George then decides to steal the plans to a new drill, Pamela's suitor, Dudley Heath is working on. But when George gets the mumps, he can't make it to the meeting place and refuses to give Willy the plans unless he gives him the cash first. And the buyers won't give unless they see the merchandise first.

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

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jerry Paris

  • Jerry LewisGeorge Lester
  • Terry-ThomasH. William Homer
  • Jacqueline PearcePamela Lester
  • Bernard CribbinsFred Davies
  • Patricia RoutledgeLucille Beatty
  • Nicholas ParsonsDudley Heath
  • Michael BatesDr. Spink
  • Marianne StoneAir Passenger
  • Colin GordonMr. Hartford
  • John BluthalDr. Pinto