Romance with a Double Bass
John Cleese and Connie Booth are at their best in this delightful tale of comic romance based on the well-known short story by Anton Chekov. Smychkov (Cleese), a double-bass player, is on his way to play at the betrothal ball of a princess. Arriving at the palace too early on a hot summer's day, he decides to take a quick skinny-dip in the royal lake. Unbeknownst to him, the Princess (Booth) has decided to do the same. Meanwhile, a passing thief steals both of their clothes from the lakeshore, leaving them in a highly embarrassing predicament. Their attempt to return to the castle proves to be a hilarious adventure and results in an unexpected romance.
Year: 1974
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Romance, Short Film Festival
Country: UK
Director: Robert Young
Starring: Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth, Freddie Jones, Graham Crowden, John Cleese, June Whitfield
Duration: 48 Minutes
Rating: PG
7.3/10
Location in store: Comedy Romance
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