Movie

What the Butler Saw

★ 3.0(3)19871h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Barry Davis
Release date: 1987-05-23
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About What the Butler Saw

What the Butler Saw is a 1987 movie, directed by Barry Davis, starring Dinsdale Landen, Prunella Scales and Timothy West. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch What the Butler Saw in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

White golliwogs, cross-dressing coppers, bellboy rapists, insanity, incest, and Winston Churchill’s giant member all play their part in this BBC production of Joe Orton’s farcical, bitingly satirical 1969 play, in which the head psychiatrist of a lunatic asylum, when trying to conceal the attempted molestation of his new secretary from his wife, only succeeds in making himself (and everyone else) look completely round the bend.

Cast

Dinsdale Landen

Dr Prentice

Prunella Scales

Mrs Prentice

Timothy West

Dr Rance

Tyler Butterworth

Nicholas Beckett

Tessa Peake-Jones

Geraldine Barclay

Bryan Pringle

Sergeant Match

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch What the Butler Saw in France?+

What the Butler Saw is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is What the Butler Saw on Netflix?+

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How long is What the Butler Saw?+

What the Butler Saw has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in What the Butler Saw?+

What the Butler Saw stars Dinsdale Landen, Prunella Scales, Timothy West, Tyler Butterworth and Tessa Peake-Jones.

When did What the Butler Saw come out?+

What the Butler Saw is a 1987 movie directed by Barry Davis.

Who directed What the Butler Saw?+

What the Butler Saw was directed by Barry Davis.