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Bottoms Up! (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1960, Bottoms Up! is a comedy film directed by Mario Zampi, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. An incompetent boarding school headmaster, Professor Jim Edwards, devises a bizarre plot to raise the profile of his boarding school, and thus save his job, by passing off his bookie's son as a Middle Eastern prince. The headmaster's madcap scheme is further complicated when an official from the Foreign Office arrives and announces that a real prince is to be placed under Edwards supervision, not due to the schools lofty reputation, but that a gang of kidnappers are unlikely to look for the regal child there.

Who’s in it. Bottoms Up! stars Jimmy Edwards as Professor Jim Edwards, Arthur Howard as Oliver Pettigrew, Martita Hunt as Lady Gore-Willoughby and Sydney Tafler as Sid Biggs, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bottoms Up! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bottoms Up! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bottoms Up! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bottoms Up! (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bottoms Up! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bottoms Up! worth watching?
Bottoms Up! holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bottoms Up!?
Bottoms Up! stars Jimmy Edwards, Arthur Howard, Martita Hunt, Sydney Tafler and Raymond Huntley.
When was Bottoms Up! released?
Bottoms Up! was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.