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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

1988-03-05 · 52 min · ★ 9.0

Comedy · Horror · TV Movie

Two alcoholic escorts suddenly find themselves involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer.

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Directors
Stephen Frears
Production companies
Channel 4 Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Adrian EdmondsonAdrian EdmondsonDreamy Time Escort
Rik MayallRik MayallDreamy Time Escort
Peter CookPeter CookMr Jolly
Nicholas ParsonsNicholas ParsonsHimself
Dawn FrenchDawn FrenchMrs. Cooper
Peter RichardsonPeter RichardsonMr. Lovebucket
Jennifer SaundersJennifer SaundersMonica
Gerard KellyGerard KellyHilary
Thomas WheatleyThomas WheatleyHeimi Henderson
Michael CuleMichael CuleMr. Cooper
Philip LockePhilip LockeSir Larry
Granville SaxtonGranville SaxtonRon
Basil Ho YenMr. Yakimoto
Harriet ThorpeHarriet ThorpeBrenda
Gary MartinTom Jones

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