British Comedy Guide

Whoops Apocalypse

  • 1986 film

Satire based on David Renwick and Andrew Marshall's TV series of the same name. Also features Peter Cook, Loretta Swit, Michael Richards, Herbert Lom, Richard Wilson and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Peter Cook Sir Mortimer Chris (a loopy person)
Loretta Swit Barbara Adams (a President)
Michael Richards Lacrobat
Herbert Lom General Mosquera
Richard Wilson Nigel Lipman
Ian Richardson Rear Admiral Bendish
Richard Pearson Michael Sumpter
Rik Mayall Specialist Catering Commander
Alexei Sayle Alexei Sayle in a Hawaiian Shirt
Stuart Saunders Governor of Santa Maya
Graeme Garden Man who takes a long time to walk to the phone
Graeme Garden Different man who takes a long time to walk to a different phone
Marc Smith Dan Hickey (a TV anchorman)
John Benfield Secret Serviceman
Ben Robertson Secret Serviceman
Alexander Davion (as Alex Davion) Maguadoran General
Daniel Benzali William Kubert, US Defense Secretary
Phil Marquis Rock Pit Guard
Murray Hamilton Former President Jack 'Kill the Commies' Preston
Shane Rimmer Marvin Gelber, US Secretary of State
Rob Arden (as Robert Arden) White House Reporter
Blain Fairman White House Reporter
Christopher Muncke White House Reporter
Dan Fitzgerald Foyer Guard
D.L. Blakely Window Cleaner
Raymond Forchion (as Raymond Forshion) Conference Guard
John Sessions Mr Sweetzer (now booking for barmitzvahs and summit meetings)
Tristram Jellinek Dickie (a close friend)
Christopher Coll Flag Lieutenant Gerald Beaverstone
Christopher Malcolm Gallagher
Ian McNeice Thrush
Maria Whittaker Pin-up Girl
Karen Kelly Pin-up Girl
T.R. Durphy Student Protestor
Don Wellington Student Protestor
Joy Lynn Frasca Cute little girl who gets socked in the face ha ha
Joanne Pearce Princess Wendy
Simon Dormandy Soldier parted from his loved ones
Paul Beech Doctor
Nicholas Coppin (as Nick Copping) Teapot stirrer
Ken Jones Man on / off cliff
John Cassady Virgil Grodd, American Intelligence
Manolo Coego Granny Buyer
Ruben Rabasa Granny Vendor
Robert Blythe Guard with Egg in Mouth
Suzanne Mizzi (as Suzanne Mitzi) Topless Dancer
Christine Peake (as Christine Peak) Topless Dancer
Terry Taplin Ed Rosario
Micky O'Donoughue Hypnotised Serviceman (Chicken)
John Darrell Hypnotised Serviceman (Stripper)
Ron Webster Soldier at Concert
Gary Martin Purveyor of Rambograms
Clifton James Maxton S. Pluck (whistling condoms welcomed)
Czeslaw Grocholski President Trezhnikov
Leon Lissek Politburo Member
Michael Poole Politburo Member
Christopher Rozycki Russian Doctor
Ed Bishop Wink Perelman (a TV interviewer)
John Archie US Sailor
Robert Goodman US Sailor
Harold Bergman Desk Clerk
Iris Acker Woman in Boarding House
Richard Murdoch Cabinet Minister who should have kept his mouth shut
Barbara Keogh Woman at Wax Museum
Elizabeth Proud Woman at Wax Museum
Gavin Richards Donald (vol-au-vents)
John Blundell Douglas (cucumber sandwiches)
Daniel Peacock Dominic (petits fours)
Robert Bathurst Damien (getting his leg sawn off)
Writing team
Andrew Marshall Writer
David Renwick Writer
Production team
Tom Bussmann Director
Brian Eastman Producer
Peter Boyle Editor
Tony Noble Production Designer
Mary Selway Casting Director
Michael McLean Casting Director
Dee Miller Casting Director
Ron Robson Director of Photography
Liz Waller Costume Designer
Patrick Gowers Composer
Libby Roberts Choreographer
Gerry Gavigan 1st Assistant Director

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