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Summer mischief and saucy antics at a very British holiday camp on the brink of discipline.

CONFESSIONS FROM A HOLIDAY CAMP

Holiday Campers Exposed! The Funniest Take Off Of the Season!

1977 · 1h 28m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

In a typical British holiday camp during summer the employees are bored to hell. In order to enjoy the summer and have some holiday while working they celebrate erotic parties. This is great pleasure for them until the arrival of a new manager who tries to change the bad habbits and turns their lives into hell.

Quick Answer

What is Confessions from a Holiday Camp about?

Confessions from a Holiday Camp is a 1977 United Kingdom comedy-romance film directed by Norman Cohen about two entertainment officers whose carefree summer at a British holiday camp is disrupted by a strict new manager.

Programmer's Pick

Where else can you find a summer camp where discipline clashes with sun-soaked erotic mischief? This is British sex comedy at its most unapologetic, with Timmy Lea dodging authority and responsibility in equal measure.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

At Funfrall, a quintessential British holiday camp, entertainment officers Timmy Lea and his brother-in-law Sidney Noggett would rather lounge by the pool than organize activities for guests. Their easygoing routine faces upheaval when Mr. Whitemonk, a no-nonsense ex-prison officer, becomes the new owner and is determined to bring order to the camp’s staff. With the threat of dismissal looming, Sidney proposes a beauty contest to save their jobs. Set against the backdrop of lazy summer days and cheeky staff parties, the film revels in farcical antics, sexual innuendo, and slapstick humor, capturing a raunchy slice of 1970s British seaside culture.

Details & Specs

Director
Norman Cohen
Writer
Christopher Wood
Release
1977
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
Confessions of a Summer Camp Councillor, Lomailijan paljastuksia, Wyznanie z osrodka wczasowego

Why This Matters

This film marks the conclusion of the British 'Confessions' comedy series that began in 1974, and was released in North America under a different title, illustrating its transatlantic distribution and the end of a notable run in 1970s British sex comedies.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Norman Cohen Writer: Christopher Wood

Why Cult

British Sex Comedy

Delivers the era’s trademark blend of cheeky humor, sexual innuendo, and farce—straight from the Confessions series playbook.

Raucous Holiday Camp Setting

Set in a classic British summer camp, the film mines its rowdy locale for endless party fuel and comic mishaps.

Nudity and Innuendo

Not shy about bare skin, the film features both male and female frontal nudity alongside its double entendres.

Slapstick Camp Hijinks

From lazy staff to impromptu beauty contests, expect plenty of physical humor and classic farcical setups.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Confessions from a Holiday Camp released? +

Confessions from a Holiday Camp was released in 1977.

Who directed Confessions from a Holiday Camp? +

Norman Cohen directed Confessions from a Holiday Camp.

How long is Confessions from a Holiday Camp? +

Confessions from a Holiday Camp has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is Confessions from a Holiday Camp? +

The film is a comedy and romance.

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