The 1968 "Carry On Up the Khyber" was sixteenth in the series of thirty-one "Carry On" films of Britain and is considered by many to be the best.

Sir Ruff-Diamond is responsible for protecting Queen Victoria's interests in India and together with "The Devils in Skirts," the 3rd Foot and Mouth Regiment, protect the Khyber Pass. The regiment is said not to wear underwear beneath their kilts, but Private Widdle accidentally proves to a fierce Burpa warrior that this is not the case and antics ensue, sexual and otherwise, as the Indian leader Khasi attempts to gain and spread proof that the 3rd Foot and Mouth Regiment does indeed wear underwear and the regiment attempts to prevent him from doing so.

This DVD is good for people who enjoy double entendre humor as well as comedies about India being ruled by England.

I especially liked the dinner party scene when the Ruff-Diamonds' headquarters and estate was under attack. When Sir Ruff-Diamond heard that the Burpas were coming and would surely overrun the place, instead of preparing defenses, he decided to host a black-tie dinner party. They were eating and having polite conversation while cannon balls were knocking down the walls and plaster was falling from the ceiling.

I didn't like the focus on sex, but it is the mainstay of this franchise of movies and television shows. However, much of the sexual innuendo was clever and there was no nudity.

The cast of this DVD seemed to enjoy themselves and are very talented.

This movie was well done, especially given that all the "Carry On" films had meager budgets. If it's your kind of humor, I encourage you to watch it.

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