Don't Lose Your Head
1967, English. Directed by Gerald Thomas.
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Amidst the French revolution, Citizen Robespierre is beheading the aristocracy! When word gets to England, noblemen Sir Rodney Ffing and Lord Darcy Pue take it upon themselves to aid their French counterparts. Sir Rodney is a master of disguise, and becomes 'The Black Fingernail' scourge of Camembert and Bidet, leaders of the French secret police.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Gerald ThomasDirector
- Sidney JamesSir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail
- Kenneth WilliamsCitizen Camembert
- Jim DaleLord Darcy Pue
- Charles HawtreyDuc de Pommfrit
- Peter ButterworthCitizen Bidet
- Joan SimsDésirée Dubarry
- Dany RobinJacqueline
- Peter GilmoreCitizen Robespierre
- Marianne StoneLandlady
- Michael WardHenri
- Leon GreeneMalabonce
- David DavenportSergeant
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1967
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Talbot Rothwell
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Don't Lose Your Head: quick answers
What should I watch before Don't Lose Your Head?
Watch Carry On Spying (1964), Carry On Cleo (1964), Carry On Cowboy (1965), and Carry On Screaming! (1966) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Don't Lose Your Head?
Next in the series: Follow That Camel (1967), Carry On Doctor (1967), and Carry On Up the Khyber (1968).
Is Don't Lose Your Head worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Don't Lose Your Head?
Don't Lose Your Head runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Don't Lose Your Head have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Don't Lose Your Head. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Don't Lose Your Head parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Don't Lose Your Head yet.
Which OTT platform is Don't Lose Your Head on?
Don't Lose Your Head isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 March 1967. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Lose Your Head?
If you liked Don't Lose Your Head, try Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, The Court Jester.
Who directed Don't Lose Your Head?
Don't Lose Your Head (1967) was directed by Gerald Thomas and stars Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale.