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A randy plumber, a golden toilet seat, and more than a few wardrobe malfunctions.

ADVENTURES OF A PLUMBER'S MATE

He's always on call for this sort of job!

1978 · 1h 28m · R · Comedy / Crime · IMDB TMDB

Randy plumber, Sid South, enjoys a profession which offers him ample opportunity to bed sexy housewives.

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What is Adventures of a Plumber's Mate about?

Adventures of a Plumber's Mate is a 1978 British comedy crime film directed by Stanley A. Long about Sid South, a plumber's mate who becomes entangled in trouble after unknowingly disposing of a stolen gold toilet seat.

Programmer's Pick

Only in 1970s Britain could a plumber’s mate, a golden toilet seat, and a rogue’s gallery of housewives collide in such a cheeky caper. Stanley A. Long serves up nudity, naughtiness, and more than a few plumbing puns without ever losing the comedic thread. If you’re looking for unfiltered British sexploitation with a side of slapstick, Sid South’s got you covered.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Sid South, a plumber’s mate with a penchant for amorous escapades, finds himself in hot water on multiple fronts. Threatened with eviction from his flat and facing the wrath of his bookie’s thugs, Sid’s everyday job takes an unexpected turn when he’s sent by his boss, B.A. Crapper, to install a new toilet seat for Janice. Unbeknownst to Sid, the old seat he discards is made of stolen gold, setting the stage for a chain of mishaps. This cheeky British sex comedy revels in risqué encounters, accidental undressings, and a parade of eccentric characters, delivering 1970s era erotic humor and a dose of low-stakes crime.

Details & Specs

Director
Stanley A. Long
Writers
Aubrey Cash, Stephen D. Frances
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Crime

Why This Matters

This film concludes a trilogy of British sex comedies directed by Stanley Long, following Adventures of a Taxi Driver and Adventures of a Private Eye, marking the end of this particular series in the late 1970s.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Stanley A. Long Writers: Aubrey Cash +1 more

Why Cult

Golden Toilet Seat Caper

Sid unwittingly disposes of a valuable toilet seat made of stolen gold, triggering a cascade of comic misadventures.

British Sex Comedy

This film is a prime example of 1970s British sexploitation, filled with raucous humor and risqué scenarios.

Accidental Nudity Shenanigans

With dress-ripping mishaps and public undressings, physical comedy and erotic hijinks abound.

Plumbing Puns and Pranks

From Sid’s run-ins with eccentric housewives to waste disposal gags, the film milks its plumbing premise for all it’s worth.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Adventures of a Plumber's Mate released? +

Adventures of a Plumber's Mate was released in 1978.

Who directed Adventures of a Plumber's Mate? +

Stanley A. Long directed Adventures of a Plumber's Mate.

How long is Adventures of a Plumber's Mate? +

The runtime of Adventures of a Plumber's Mate is 88 minutes.

What genre is Adventures of a Plumber's Mate? +

Adventures of a Plumber's Mate is a comedy and crime film.

Where can I watch Adventures of a Plumber's Mate? +

You can watch Adventures of a Plumber's Mate on SassyFlix.

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