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Comedy Cult Classic

A bumbling everyman faces bawdy chaos to keep his job—and his girlfriend’s ultimatum.

CAN YOU KEEP IT UP FOR A WEEK?

1975 · 1h 30m · 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 accident-prone Gil, who must keep a job for a week to win his girlfriend’s hand, but finds himself caught in a string of sexually charged misadventures.

Programmer's Pick

If slapstick, innuendo, and a parade of risqué workplace disasters are your brand of comedy, Gil’s week-long struggle is a masterclass in British sex farce. Where else can you find a protagonist whose job is as precarious as his pants? Bonus points for the cleaning company’s on-the-nose name.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Gil, a hapless and accident-prone everyman, can't seem to hold down a job—mainly because his workdays keep spiraling into sexually embarrassing mishaps. His girlfriend Annette, tired of his professional floundering, gives him a clear ultimatum: hold onto steady employment for at least one week, or lose her for good. With his new position at the cleaning company 'Here To Service You,' Gil stumbles from one bawdy scenario to the next—awkward baths, surprise threesomes, and uncomfortable encounters with flirtatious colleagues and clients. This British sex comedy revels in slapstick, innuendo, and madcap set pieces, keeping the tone cheeky and irreverent as Gil desperately tries to prove he can keep it up at work—and in love.

Details & Specs

Director
Jim Atkinson
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
Utan trosor i London, Keep It for Me, Original title: Can You Keep It Up for a Week?

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jim Atkinson

Why Cult

British Sex Comedy Mayhem

Expect a cascade of risqué situations, double entendres, and copious pratfalls as Gil fumbles his way through a week of employment.

Ultimate Workplace Ultimatum

The whole plot hinges on Gil's desperate attempt to keep his job for seven days—because his love life depends on it.

Bawdy Ensemble Cast

A cast of characters brings plenty of awkward strip poker, shared baths, and misadventures, with Jeremy Bulloch leading the chaos.

Cheeky 1970s Erotica

From simulated coitus to topless escapades, this film leans hard into the era’s liberated approach to comedy and nudity.

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Questions from the Vault

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?? +

The film runs for 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.

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

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

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