Peter Butterworth, born in 1919, was a British actor known for his comedic roles in cult films. He gained recognition in the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in Carry On Screaming (1966) as the bumbling detective, adding a unique flavor to the beloved series. Butterworth also featured in What's Up Nurse! (1977), showcasing his talent for blending humor with the risqué elements typical of the era. His contributions to the Carry On franchise and films like The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971) and Carry On Emmannuelle (1978) solidify his place in the pantheon of British comedy.
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins is a 1971 British comedy film directed and produced by Graham Stark. Its title is a conflation of The Magnificent Seven and the seven deadly sins. It comprises a sequence of seven sketches, each representing a sin and written by an array of British comedy-writing talent. The sketches are linked by animation sequences. The music score is by British jazz musician Roy Budd, cinematography by Harvey Harrison and editing by Rod Nelson-Keys and Roy Piper. It was produced by Tigon Pictures and distributed in the U.K. by Tigon Film Distributors Ltd..
