Jim Atkinson made his mark in the 1970s as a director with a focus on adult-themed comedies. His work on Can You Keep It Up for a Week? (1975) showcases a blend of humor and risqué elements that defined the era's exploitation cinema. Atkinson's direction brings a playful yet provocative energy to the film, contributing to its cult status among fans of adult comedies. His unique approach to storytelling within this genre resonates with audiences looking for the offbeat and unconventional.
Can You Keep It Up for a Week?
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.
