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Take Me High

Take Me High (also known as Hot Property) is a 1973 British film directed by David Askey and starring Cliff Richard (in his final film role), Deborah Watling, Hugh Griffith, George Cole and Anthony Andrews. It was written by Christopher Penfold.

Tim, a merchant banker, is sent to Birmingham, instead of New York, where he would prefer to go. He becomes involved in a local restaurant and falls in love with local girl, Sarah.

Tim arranges for peace between the capitalist Sir Harry Cunningham and left-wing politician Bert Jackson. Tim and Sarah co-found a new burger bar selling "Brumburgers".

The movie was produced by Kenneth Harper, who had produced Richard's first three starring vehicles in the early 1960s. It was announced for production by in May 1973 Nat Cohen of EMI films under the title Hot Property.

It was Richard's first studio movie since Finders Keepers in 1966 although he had done some movies for Billy Graham and a TV series.[citation needed] "It really is good to be back making a big film," he said.

"Cliff finds a girlfriend in the picture but there is no marriage scene," said Harper.

Filming began on 4 June in Birmingham. The movie features many landmarks from the city, including Gas Street Basin, Alpha Tower, the Council House (as a hotel), Spaghetti Junction, New Street, Corporation Street, Central Library and the Hall of Memory.

Richard said during filming that "it's a happy film and its message, if any, is a fun one. I wouldn't play in a film which I thought likely to have any bad influence. I shall be able to take my Mum to the premiere of Hot Property without feeling embarrassed about what she'll see – that's my standard."

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