Six tales of British marital misadventure, narrated by Gabrielle Drake in a Soho Penthouse Club.
COMMUTER HUSBANDS
Remember what those Suburban Wives got up to?... Now see what their getaway men get down to!
The Story Teller enters the Penthouse Club in London, which she declares is the "front line" in the battle of the sexes, proving "that man is the most dangerous animal of them all - excepting woman". She introduces six stories about wayward husbands.
Commuter Husbands is a 1974 British comedy film directed by Derek Ford about six stories documenting the awkward sex lives of Englishmen, linked by a wraparound segment featuring Gabrielle Drake as the Storyteller in a London club.
Synopsis
- Director
- Derek Ford
- Writer
- Derek Ford
- Release
- 1974
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Genres
- Comedy
Why Cult
Gabrielle Drake leads viewers through the Penthouse Club, setting up each story with playful wit as the Storyteller.
Six vignettes trace the misadventures of Englishmen off the leash, blending sexploitation with comedy and embarrassment.
The wraparound is set in the famous Soho red light district, grounding the film in a uniquely British locale and mood.
From biker gangs to voyeur plumbers, the film revels in the uncomfortable and absurd, all with a distinctly British sensibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commuter Husbands about? +
Commuter Husbands follows six stories of British husbands and wives navigating awkward and comedic extramarital escapades, framed by Gabrielle Drake's narration in a London club.
Who directed Commuter Husbands? +
Derek Ford directed Commuter Husbands.
How long is Commuter Husbands? +
Commuter Husbands has a runtime of 85 minutes.
What genre is Commuter Husbands? +
Commuter Husbands is a comedy film with strong sexploitation elements.
When was Commuter Husbands released? +
Commuter Husbands was released in 1974.
Where can I watch Commuter Husbands? +
Commuter Husbands is available to stream on SassyFlix.