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Part of the Vintage Classics collection British crime drama written and directed by Ken Hughes. The film follows Sammy Lee (Anthony Newley), the master of ceremonies at a sleazy London strip club, as he tries to come up with enough money to clear his debt with local bookie Fred (Kenneth J. Warren). With time running out and Fred's enforcers on their way, Sammy looks to set up a number of shady deals in a last-ditch attempt to come up with the cash.

The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963)
107 min
Soho strip club compère Sammy Lee struggles to stay one step ahead of the notorious bookie, to whom he owes £300.