Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8299 in VHS
• Released on: 1997-08-18
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Black & White, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of tapes: 1
• Running time: 84 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
While the later chapters of the Carry On series have received fairly constant exposure, some earlier examples such as 1964's Spying remain relatively unseen. Given the brash production and ensemble playing of the more well-known films, this black and white version of the Carry On world seems oddly low-key in comparison. Four of the soon-to-be-regular cast are in attendance--Barbara Windsor, Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey--and there are many signs of a formula in development (the double entrendres, bad puns, Windsor's ill-fitting clothing). Of course, with its obsession with sex and bodily functions it's all very English and parts have dated horribly, not least the casual racism of some of the secondary characters, but fans of this most unique of genres will find much to tickle their fancy. And don't they look so young?

On the DVD: Given the long history and colourful characters of the series, there must be scope for much behind the scenes and documentary footage, but this disc is totally bereft of any extras bar scene selection. There is also little to add to the original black and white film stock, although the soundtrack, chock full of humorous instrumentation, sounds pretty good. --Phil Udell

Synopsis
A send-up of the James Bond movies with agents Desmond Simpkins and James Bind, who do battle with the crime syndicate STENCH.

Customer Reviews

Enter Barbara Windsor
Carry On Spying marked the debut appearance in a Carry On Film of the bubbly Barbara Windsor who would become a sex symbol in the series. This amusing paraody of the James Bond films is another classic in the series. Desmond Simpkins (Kenneth Williams) along with his three extra-special agents by his side (Barbara Windsor, Bernard Cribbins, Charles Hawtrey) all plot to take on the malevolent powers of STENCH, namely Dr. Crow, Milchmann and The Fat Man, members of the Society for the Extinction of non-conforming Humans. Clues to the exact location of STENCH HQ lead the quartret of spies into the heart of Harry Lime country in Vienna, the Casbah and finally the corridors of the Orient Express.
Fun and adventures all the way with the gangs reaching new heights of invention and parody in this one. The cast are all excellent, especially Barbara Windsor who sparkles in every scene. A comic gem!

A Great Carry On
Barbara Windsor makes her very first apperance in this film.The film was made in 1964. This movie is about the agents battling against the evil powers of Stench. The fearless agents Desmond Simpkins (kenneth Williams), James Bind (Charles Hawtrey), agent Honeybutt (Barbara Windsor) and agent Crump (Bernard Cribbins).The agents travel round trying to find the secret
formula. on there way they meet Dr Crow, Milchmann and the fat man.This is very funny film and i highly recommend it.

Excellent
My 3rd favourite, this one has it all. Williams is super, and Windsor makes a good addition to the team. Bernard Cribbins is excellent as usual, and the plot is wonderful. A MUST SEE if you watch any Carry On at all.