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Party Party

  • 1983
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
485
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Party Party (1983)
Its New Years eve, and Larry's having a party at his parents house - only his parents don't know, as they're out at their party. Everyone else does though - m from all of Larry's friends to the local police, who've been given the night off. The story starts with the build-up to the party, as everyone who's anyone is going to be there.
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It's New Year's Eve. Larry throws a party at his parents' home while they're out. Unbeknownst to his parents, all of Larry's friends and local police attend the unauthorized celebration.It's New Year's Eve. Larry throws a party at his parents' home while they're out. Unbeknownst to his parents, all of Larry's friends and local police attend the unauthorized celebration.It's New Year's Eve. Larry throws a party at his parents' home while they're out. Unbeknownst to his parents, all of Larry's friends and local police attend the unauthorized celebration.

  • Director
    • Terry Winsor
  • Writers
    • Daniel Peacock
    • Terry Winsor
  • Stars
    • Daniel Peacock
    • Karl Howman
    • Perry Fenwick
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    485
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    • Director
      • Terry Winsor
    • Writers
      • Daniel Peacock
      • Terry Winsor
    • Stars
      • Daniel Peacock
      • Karl Howman
      • Perry Fenwick
    • 27User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Daniel Peacock
    • Toby
    Karl Howman
    • Johnny Reeves
    Perry Fenwick
    Perry Fenwick
    • Larry
    Sean Chapman
    Sean Chapman
    • Sam Diggins
    Phoebe Nicholls
    Phoebe Nicholls
    • Rebecca
    Gary Olsen
    • Terry
    Clive Mantle
    Clive Mantle
    • Bobby
    Caroline Quentin
    Caroline Quentin
    • Shirley
    Kim Thomson
    Kim Thomson
    • Brenda
    Kate Williams
    Kate Williams
    • Mum
    Kenneth Farrington
    Kenneth Farrington
    • Dad
    Philip Martin Brown
    Philip Martin Brown
    • Tony
    Annabel Mednick
    • Sonya
    Sallyanne Law
    • Sharon
    Sarah London
    • Sally
    Paul Mari
    • Phil
    Harvey Hillyer
    • Den
    Michèle Winstanley
    • Christine
    • (as Michele Winstanley)
    • Director
      • Terry Winsor
    • Writers
      • Daniel Peacock
      • Terry Winsor
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    10sonicbloo

    definitely a cult 80's nostalgia trip, " ere, can you smell horses"

    Although you probably had to see it first time round to appreciate this superb early 80's Brit-flick(most of the films fans are likely to be in their 40's now)I can still watch this film time after time.

    The music and the one-liners are brilliant, "can you smell horses?" every time Toby comes near with his Wild Stallion aftershave, "Has anyone ever told you how pretty you are?" to a suicidal boyfriendless Caroline Quentin in the bathroom scene "No" - "Doesn't surprise me!"

    It seems every time I watch it I see someone different who is now famous,(also I never realized til now that Clive Mantle from Casualty played the big biker Bobby Sloane)

    I notice that Nick Berry gets star billing on the video cover even though he probably says 2 lines in the whole film, yet the main character Perry Fenwick "Larry" doesn't get a mention. I guess this would change if re-released as he is now on our screens 4 times a week in Eastenders.

    "Youths of today" would probably yawn at this film and go off to watch "American Pie",so its probably best left to its fans who were growing up in Britain at the time..........
    craig.tuohy

    An 80's classic. for nostalgia fiends only

    If you were an English teenager during the 80's then you MUST see this film. To everybody else it will just be an odd curiosity. For me, it is the funniest film in existence and is one of the only films to have more quotable lines than Apocalypse now.
    10naomiengland

    Britsh John Huges film

    I saw this in 1983 on a Sunday sitting on my mum's laps I live in Luton,Beds 20 years later I saw this again. I still remember all the words. Its another British film that never made it to the USA. To me its like a a version of a John Hughs movie. That may sound odd but thats just me. The mum and dad go out for a party, the kids get to tog her and throw a party. Lots of birds and drink what can go wrong. Lots of things. The actor that made this movie funny, is Toby"Top of Top on" Ha ha classic. Its so 80's. I love that line most of the actors say"Can you smell horese" ha ha. I can kind relate to Toby hes at a party and no one wants to talk to him. I am also love the fact they played Sex Pistols song. SEE THIS
    10xski

    If you was a teen in the late 70s and early 80 its unmissable

    I have been quoting this film for the last 19 years and it still makes me laugh today, I recognise that it is very much of its day however I do know of a 21year old who puts this on a list of his favourites too. "See this ear........plastic" the lines just go on and on. don't watch this expecting to see citizen cane, watch it for what it is, a funny silly snapshot of adolescence in the suburbs of London in the 80s. Great fun spotting the cast members Lookout for Wicksy,Billy Mitchell, Jacko and a very young Caroline Quentin. I wish i still had my MK 3 Cortina! or was I the "fast flash passenger"

    i love it
    rossfold

    Fantastic film

    This is a vintage film from a vintage era.It gave a realistic look at what the younger generation actually got up to ( especially at christmas,new year time ) during the 80's.It is a film that you can watch over and over again and still laff at ( even with its cheesy one liners )the antics that Toby and company get up to.

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    • Trivia
      The title song by Elvis Costello has never been released on any Costello album or compilation. The single and soundtrack album for this film are its only official releases.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Comedy Connections: Men Behaving Badly (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Party Party
      Written by Elvis Costello (as E. Costello)

      Produced by Elvis Costello and Colin Fairley

      Performed by Elvis Costello and The Attractions with the Royal Grand Horns

      Courtesy of Riviera Global Record Productions Ltd.

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    • Release date
      • January 1983 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Party, Party
    • Filming locations
      • Hendon, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • A&M Sound Pictures
      • Film and General Productions
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      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
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