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Terry-Thomas vs. Barry Humphries in a sequined nightclub war? Camp has entered the chat.
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Side by Side (1975)

glitter-drenched chaosBritish camp70s excess

Overview

ComedyMusic

Glam Rock musical comedy about two clashing nightclubs

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Terry-Thomas at peak mustache-twirling sleaze

Costume

Glam Rock looks that aged like fine glitter wine

Direction

Beresford's early-career fever dream energy

Best for:Friends: Drag your most unhinged mates for cult movie night·Background: Perfect for folding laundry to absurd musical numbers·Rewatch: Catches new ridiculous details every time
Heads up:Sexual Content: 70s British innuendo everywhere, some dated gender stuff
Bruce Beresford

Director

Bruce Beresford

ReleasedApr 30, 1975
Runtime1h 24m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
G.T.O. Films Ltd.

Top Cast

Terry-Thomas

Terry-Thomas

Max Nugget

Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries

Rodney

Billy Boyle

Billy Boyle

Gary

Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

Inspector Crumb

Jennifer Guy

Jennifer Guy

Violet

Geoffrey Sumner

Geoffrey Sumner

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Bruce Beresford's second feature before he pivoted to prestige dramas like 'Driving Miss Daisy.' Wild trajectory.

Cultural

Shot during glam's dying days, it accidentally documents a subculture eating itself — Bowie had already moved on.

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