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A hapless everyman must survive seven days of slapstick, seduction, and sexual mishaps to keep his job—and his girlfriend.

CAN YOU KEEP IT UP FOR A WEEK?

1975 · 01:30:00 · R · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Blundering idiot is set an ultimatum by his girlfriend. Keep a job for a week or she leaves him. Only innuendo and comedy pratfalls can stop him.

Quick Answer
What is Can You Keep It Up for a Week? about?

Can You Keep It Up for a Week? is a 1975 British comedy film directed by Jim Atkinson about Gil, an accident-prone man whose girlfriend will only marry him if he can hold a job for a week, leading him into a series of bawdy misadventures.

The SassyFlix Take

If a cleaning job came with this much erotic chaos, you’d expect hazard pay. Jim Atkinson’s comedy delivers a parade of slapstick, innuendo, and British naughtiness, as Gil’s talent for stumbling into risqué entanglements is matched only by his inability to keep his trousers—or his dignity—intact.
From the Vault

From the vault: The only cleaning company where your trousers are more likely to come off than your shoes.

Why Watch It

British Sex Comedy Mayhem

From mistaken threesomes to strip games gone wrong, this film crams every conceivable form of cheeky, risqué humor into a single week’s employment.

Slapstick and Innuendo

Every pratfall is paired with innuendo, as Gil’s misadventures blend physical comedy and double entendres in true 1970s style.

Bawdy Ensemble Cast

A cast of colorful characters—from a married woman in a bathtub to a mischievous psychologist—ensures Gil’s week is never dull.

Erotic '70s Vibe

Expect all the era's trademarks: see-through panties, suggestive aphrodisiacs, and more nudity—male and female—than you can shake a mop at.

About This Film

Accident-prone Gil wants a steady job but is dismissed by every company that recruits him due to his unfortunate habit of ending up in sexually embarrassing situations. His girlfriend Annette says that she will marry him only if he can stay employed for at least a week. Hired by Mr Grimwood's cleaning company "Here To Service You", Gil is unwittingly drawn into a series of bawdy misadventures: sharing a bath with a married woman and getting caught by her husband; having a threesome with a hospital patient and a woman doctor, followed by a foursome with Annette, Grimwood and a woman psychologist; awkward encounters with a gay man and a lesbian; and getting caught by Annette playing strip poker with a group of women. Incredibly, Gil remains in his job and Annette marries him, but before the couple can have their wedding night Gil collapses on the bed and passes out from exhaustion.

Film Details

Director Jim Atkinson

Also Known As

Utan trosor i London, Keep It for Me, Original title: Can You Keep It Up for a Week?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Can You Keep It Up for a Week? about? +

Can You Keep It Up for a Week? is a 1975 British comedy film about Gil, whose girlfriend challenges him to keep a job for a week, leading to a series of sexual misadventures.

When was Can You Keep It Up for a Week? released? +

Can You Keep It Up for a Week? was released in 1975.

Who directed Can You Keep It Up for a Week?? +

Can You Keep It Up for a Week? was directed by Jim Atkinson.

How long is Can You Keep It Up for a Week?? +

Can You Keep It Up for a Week? has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Can You Keep It Up for a Week?? +

Can You Keep It Up for a Week? is a comedy film.

Where can I watch Can You Keep It Up for a Week?? +

Can You Keep It Up for a Week? is available to watch on SassyFlix.