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A dead millionaire pranks his greedy relatives from beyond the grave — British farce at its most chaotic.
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Some Will, Some Won't (1970)

Scrambling greedy relativesEccentric inheritance hijinksVintage British comedy

Overview

Comedy

Four people go to great lengths to obtain the fortune left in a will by a very wealthy practical joker.

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Content warning
Greed and moral compromiseThe absurdity of wealth obsessionFamilial dysfunction

Standout Aspects

Acting

Ronnie Corbett's panicked everyman energy is pure comic gold.

Production

Gloriously 1970s color palette and practical joker set pieces.

Best for:Background: Sunday afternoon nap companion — charming chaos you can half-watch.·Rewatch: Carry On fanatics hunting obscure British comedy deep cuts.
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Director

Duncan Wood

ReleasedApr 1, 1970
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Associated British Productions (ABP)
Transocean Films

Top Cast

Ronnie Corbett

Ronnie Corbett

Herbert Russell

Thora Hird

Thora Hird

Agnes Russell

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Denniston Russell

Barbara Murray

Barbara Murray

Lucille Grayson

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

Simon Russell

Dennis Price

Dennis Price

Benson

Wilfrid Brambell

Wilfrid Brambell

Henry Russell

James Robertson Justice

James Robertson Justice

Sir Charles Robson

Sheila Steafel

Sheila Steafel

Sheila Wilcott

Eleanor Summerfield

Eleanor Summerfield

Elizabeth Robson

Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

Police Sergeant

Noel Davis

Noel Davis

Stewart

Toni Gilpin

Toni Gilpin

Miss Heath

Harold Goodwin

Harold Goodwin

Williams

Noel Howlett

Noel Howlett

Endicott

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was one of Ronnie Corbett's rare lead film roles outside his iconic sitcom work.

Cultural

A forgotten gem of the '70s British inheritance farce boom that peaked with Melody's The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer.

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