Cucumber Castle 53 years old

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.

Credits

Cucumber Castle Cast

Name Character
Vincent Price He was 59, 82 years old when he died as Wicked Count Voxville
Eric Clapton He was 25, now 79 years old as Himself (as Blind Faith)
Barry Gibb He was 24, now 78 years old as Prince Frederick, King of Cucumber / Singer
Eleanor Bron She was 32, now 86 years old as Lady Margerie Pee
Ginger Baker He was 31, 80 years old when he died as Himself (as Blind Faith)
Maurice Gibb He was 21, 53 years old when he died as Prince Marmaduke, King of Jelly / Singer
Spike Milligan He was 52, 83 years old when he died as The Court Jester
Frankie Howerd He was 53, 75 years old when he died as Dying King
Steve Winwood He was 22, now 76 years old as Himself (as Blind Faith)
Julian Orchard He was 40, 49 years old when he died as Julian the Lord Chamberlaine
Pat Coombs She was 44, 75 years old when she died as Nurse Sarah

Cucumber Castle Crew

Name Department
Barry Gibb as Story. He was 24 (now 78) years old Writing
Cucumber Castle (53 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, December 26, 1970
  • Runtime: 56 minutes