I was just in my room, somehow innocently thinking about the song "All things bright & beautiful" when I remembered the words they sung & remembered my Dad watching this. I had to look it up! Lol!
That was the genius of his character. Yes he was vain, and egocentric. Yes he was a buffoon. He wanted to lead, he felt slighted by the class system as the only reason he wasn’t a great military leader. Yet, he whenever the time came to lead, he did it well. Always courageous. Always ready to muck in with his men. To be fair to him, he did have the qualities needed to lead, and he was brave. It’s also fairly hilarious that this man, who so dearly wanted to be a romantic hero, was completely downtrodden with his wife. He went home from leading a platoon and fearlessly fighting a war in his own way, to creeping around his house. Dads army was one of an age where the writing of characters was paramount. I will try to ensure my daughter watches is and understands the world Britain once was
I heard none of the cast (along with Jimmy and David) thought much of this movie. But they still gave great performances regardless. This scene being one of them.
What I only realised recently rewatching this, Mainwairing is holding his gun low tilted slightly down so the German pilot can't see there are no bullets in the cylinder, amazing attention to detail
@2:18 - 2:27 Mainwaring's facial expressions are priceless. A man of courage, integrity and humility, who had been the 'fall guy' so many times, finally vindicated.
He's a pompous, self-important old twit. But when the chips are down he's revealed as a man of decency, loyalty and courage. And that's the beauty of George Mainwaring.
I'll always remember watching this with my grandad on VHS when I was 5 good memories the stick the bayonet up his bum line as you imagine made a 5 year old me laugh every single time 😂 miss you grandad
It's just so very...British. We might be a bit comically inept at times, but my goodness we have gigantic steel balls when it counts with a kind of 'never surrender' and dogged optimism attitude no matter what the odds or dire the situation. Not saying any other country isn't brave or tough - they are. But its this weird combination of dark humor, courage and backs-to-the-wall optimism that just makes the British so very British.
I would rather watch this entire movie then the remake dad's army movie. I thought the remake was somewhat satisfactory, but mud compared to the original movie. I have seen the original movie in full on UA-cam in 2010.
Well they chose Michael Gambon of all people for Godfrey and as much as Gambon might be a good actor, a gentle looking freindly man he is not, he plays bastards most of the time so they lost me on that casting choice alone.
It's a common thing. Many were made or modified to not have the spur - usually for vehicle crews to avoid it getting caught when moving about in confined space. The gun could still fire double-action.
@DavidZebra1 Assuming he's essentially the same character as in the main series, probably because he's a conscientious objector and doesn't want to actually shoot anyone
He received horrific injuries during the battle of the Somme, yet still subsequently signed up in 1939 and achieved the rank of Captain before joining the Home Guard. Arnold Ridley, despite his persona of 'Godfrey,' was one of the countless true heroes of either war.
@@AR-nt3cw Well yes and no. The modern Dad’s Army movie that was made awhile ago with Cathera Zeta Jones is on there but this old one is not. Are you sure you’ve seen it on Prime?
Of course, in real life there should only have been two crew that made it out of the plane - it was standard luftwaffe practice for the navigator/bomb aimer's chute strings to be cut so they couldn't give away secrets if captured
@@brain8484 Not in the Luftwaffe of the time - only fighter pilots went up with them already strapped on. It was policy at the time to prevent knowledge of their top secret plans and technology falling into enemy hands. There is an episode of Foyle's War that actually mentions this
"Fraser get behind him" "and I will get his gun" Jones "and I will take my bayonet and stick it up his.." LMFAO classic 🤣
They don't like it up 'em!
"And i will take my bayonet and stick it up his.....HALT!!!" Best line of the Entire Clip
We all know what the next line was gonna be.
@@MasterMoyle yes: some word which almost rhymes with "gun"...
"I think they've rumbled us sir."
I was just in my room, somehow innocently thinking about the song "All things bright & beautiful" when I remembered the words they sung & remembered my Dad watching this. I had to look it up! Lol!
Mainwaring was always the most sensible and bravest of the bunch, and often the first to stand in the path of enemy fire. Arthur Lowe at his finest.
Absolutely!! One of the last of the educated gentleman actors.
That was the genius of his character. Yes he was vain, and egocentric. Yes he was a buffoon. He wanted to lead, he felt slighted by the class system as the only reason he wasn’t a great military leader.
Yet, he whenever the time came to lead, he did it well. Always courageous. Always ready to muck in with his men.
To be fair to him, he did have the qualities needed to lead, and he was brave.
It’s also fairly hilarious that this man, who so dearly wanted to be a romantic hero, was completely downtrodden with his wife. He went home from leading a platoon and fearlessly fighting a war in his own way, to creeping around his house.
Dads army was one of an age where the writing of characters was paramount.
I will try to ensure my daughter watches is and understands the world Britain once was
@@RaferJeffersonIII me and my nanna both agree that nobody would’ve suited the characters better. the casting was perfect!
@@ihaveliterallynoname same with my grandson and me!!!!!!!
@@Irene-iu9sjglad you agree! They just don’t make them like this anymore
I heard none of the cast (along with Jimmy and David) thought much of this movie. But they still gave great performances regardless. This scene being one of them.
Cpt. Mainwairing's finest hour! His revolver wasn't even loaded.
What I only realised recently rewatching this, Mainwairing is holding his gun low tilted slightly down so the German pilot can't see there are no bullets in the cylinder, amazing attention to detail
Neither was the German's. It was all a game of bluff.
I shed tears and well up with pride whenever I watch this. England at its best!
Me To !
You mean Great Britain/The UK. England is just one of the four semi-autonomous regions that make up our nation.
And me
Probably the best scene in the entire film - ! 😊
I love this scene. Makes me proud to be British. 🇬🇧
Well done Pikey for taking the other guy's gun. Pike's a brave lad!
@2:18 - 2:27 Mainwaring's facial expressions are priceless. A man of courage, integrity and humility, who had been the 'fall guy' so many times, finally vindicated.
He's a pompous, self-important old twit. But when the chips are down he's revealed as a man of decency, loyalty and courage. And that's the beauty of George Mainwaring.
I remember seeing this at the cinema. It was a proud moment.
0:43
Jones: 🎶And I will take my bayonet,
And stick it up his...🎶
Me: Whoa, whoa! Don't go *there,* Jones!😨
I'll always remember watching this with my grandad on VHS when I was 5 good memories the stick the bayonet up his bum line as you imagine made a 5 year old me laugh every single time 😂 miss you grandad
I was born the year the film was made, so didn't see it until I was old enough. Can't beat the old cold steel!
Mainwaring always has been my favourite since I can remember. He has bluster but had Jerry invaded, he'd have gone fighting.
It's just so very...British. We might be a bit comically inept at times, but my goodness we have gigantic steel balls when it counts with a kind of 'never surrender' and dogged optimism attitude no matter what the odds or dire the situation. Not saying any other country isn't brave or tough - they are. But its this weird combination of dark humor, courage and backs-to-the-wall optimism that just makes the British so very British.
Love anything dads army , grew up laughing at it , now as an ( old ) adult, still laughing at it . Well scripted , superbly acted a real treasure !
The most amazing part of this? Manwearing's guy isn't loaded he was bluffing the whole time as was the German's.
08.02.24 - Ian Lavender RIP. Now the Walmington platoon is back together.
RIP Jimmy Perry.
Brilliant scene.
I actually think Arthur Lowe meant it !
Goosebumps every time
It's that damn bank clerk
He happens to be the manager!
Better of course than the one made recently.
recently being 2016? its already 5 years old.
I would rather watch this entire movie then the remake dad's army movie. I thought the remake was somewhat satisfactory, but mud compared to the original movie. I have seen the original movie in full on UA-cam in 2010.
Well they chose Michael Gambon of all people for Godfrey and as much as Gambon might be a good actor, a gentle looking freindly man he is not, he plays bastards most of the time so they lost me on that casting choice alone.
yes! bless manwairing xxxx
Vladimir, Vladimir! Are you watching... Sorry, You have been watching......
I noticed that Mainwarings pistol didn't have a cocking hammer.
It's a common thing. Many were made or modified to not have the spur - usually for vehicle crews to avoid it getting caught when moving about in confined space. The gun could still fire double-action.
I still watch this to this day 👍
@DavidZebra1 Assuming he's essentially the same character as in the main series, probably because he's a conscientious objector and doesn't want to actually shoot anyone
They dont like it up em
It showed don't write off old dogs they have a few tricks.
Just as this scene depicts, we won the war with brains not brawn.
its that damn bank clerk
Why was Godfrey holding his gun like that at 1:50?
Its because Arnold Ridley had a damaged left arm from WW1. That's why he stopped carrying a gun in the series.
Is the full movie anywhere to be found. ?
He received horrific injuries during the battle of the Somme, yet still subsequently signed up in 1939 and achieved the rank of Captain before joining the Home Guard. Arnold Ridley, despite his persona of 'Godfrey,' was one of the countless true heroes of either war.
On Amazon prime
Badass.
Quality.
Where can I find this movie?
On prime
@@AR-nt3cw Well yes and no. The modern Dad’s Army movie that was made awhile ago with Cathera Zeta Jones is on there but this old one is not. Are you sure you’ve seen it on Prime?
Which episode is this?
The 1971 movie
Of course, in real life there should only have been two crew that made it out of the plane - it was standard luftwaffe practice for the navigator/bomb aimer's chute strings to be cut so they couldn't give away secrets if captured
Wow. Didn't know that.
Yawnnnn
Trek001 what a load of rubbish . Airman pack their own chutes , standard practise.
You'd have thought they'd have cottoned on to that one pretty quickly. "Cor, Hans - these navigators don't half fall quick, don't they?"
@@brain8484 Not in the Luftwaffe of the time - only fighter pilots went up with them already strapped on. It was policy at the time to prevent knowledge of their top secret plans and technology falling into enemy hands. There is an episode of Foyle's War that actually mentions this
RIP the Vicar, Revd Timothy Farthing/ Frank Williams on 26 June 2022 RIP
Does anyone have full movie??
full video link pls
They don't like it up ummm
Psychological warfare at its finest 😆
very funny
1971
This film is nearly as old as me, then. I was born the previous year, so I was still an infant when the film came out!