All the Way Up (1970)
Fred Midway may be a bit short on brains, but he's got plenty of ambition. However, before he can gain promotion as a salesman, he must make his family more socially acceptable.
Top billed cast
Warren MitchellFred Midway
Pat HeywoodHilda Midway
Elaine TaylorEileen Midway
Kenneth CranhamTom Midway
Vanessa HowardAvril Midway
Richard BriersNigel Hadfield
Adrienne PostaDaphne Dunmore
Bill FraserArnold Makepeace
Terence AlexanderBob Chickman
Frank ThorntonMr Driver
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