The Punch and Judy Man (1962)
- 6.3
- 96 mins
- Comedy
Storyline
Dark comedy about a seaside Punch and Judy man driven to distraction by his social climbing wife and his hatred for the snobbery of local government. He is persuaded to go to the Mayor's gala evening but it's all too much for him.
Plot Keywords
puppeteer, performance artist, entertainer, shopkeeper, hilarious, madcap, spirited, beach, shop, puppetry, social climbing, lost illusions, rise, fall, transformation, 1960s
Short Review
At some time, in someone's mind, The Punch and Judy Man existed as a distinctive and very engaging comedy. It hasn't come through on the screen quite like this, but one warms all the same to its performance and to its little, lugubrious jokes.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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