Carry On Henry

About Carry On Henry

Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop.

Carry On Henry (1971) is a comedy history film directed by Gerald Thomas. Its themes are castle, king, 16th century, and wife.

Sidney James takes the lead as King Henry VIII, Kenneth Williams as Thomas Cromwell, Charles Hawtrey as Sir Roger de Lodgerley, and Joan Sims as Queen Marie. Released in June 1971, it runs 89 minutes.

The screenplay is by Talbot Rothwell.

Anne of the Thousand Days, The Private Life of Henry VIII, and The Prince and the Pauper make useful companions to Carry On Henry, all filed under british monarchy and henry viii. TMDB voters put it at 6.1 out of 10 across 71 votes.