About Cucumber Castle
- Released on December 26, 1970
The plot revolves around two heirs, Prince Frederick (Barry Gibb) and his brother Prince Marmaduke (Maurice Gibb), and their dying father (Frankie Howerd). On his death bed, The King orders his kingdom divided into two halves, the Kingdom of Jelly and the Kingdom of Cucumbers. Before the king even dies, Prince Frederick declares himself "King of Cucumbers" and Prince Marmaduke becomes the “King of Jelly”. The film intersperses comedy sketches with Bee Gees songs plus performances by Lulu and Blind Faith with cameo appearances.
Full Cast of Cucumber Castle
Barry Gibb plays Prince Frederick, King of Cucumber / Singer
Maurice Gibb plays Prince Marmaduke, King of Jelly / Singer
Ginger Baker plays Himself (as Blind Faith)
Eric Clapton plays Himself (as Blind Faith)
Lulu plays Lulu the cook
Spike Milligan plays The Court Jester
Vincent Price plays Wicked Count Voxville
Eleanor Bron plays Lady Margerie Pee
Pat Coombs plays Nurse Sarah
Ric Grech plays Himself (as Blind Faith)
Frankie Howerd plays Dying King
Julian Orchard plays Julian the Lord Chamberlaine
Steve Winwood plays Himself (as Blind Faith)
Roger Daltrey plays Himself
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