The Ladykillers (1955)
The Ladykillers is a 1955 comedy movie directed by Alexander Mackendrick, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker and Herbert Lom.
Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
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What is The Ladykillers about?
Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
When was The Ladykillers released?
The Ladykillers was released on 8 December 1955.
How long is The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers runs 1h 31m.
Who made The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Where can I watch The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers is available on Kanopy.
Where to watch The Ladykillers
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Alec Guinness as Professor Marcus
- Cecil Parker as Claude, alias 'Major Courtney'
- Herbert Lom as Louis, alias 'Mr. Harvey'
- Peter Sellers as Harry, alias 'Mr. Robinson'
- Danny Green as 'One-Round', alias 'Mr. Lawson'
- Katie Johnson as Mrs. Wilberforce
- Jack Warner as The Superintendent
- Philip Stainton as The Sergeant
- Frankie Howerd as The Barrow Boy
- Madge Brindley as Large Lady (uncredited)
- Hélène Burls as Hypatia (uncredited)
- Kenneth Connor as Cab Driver (uncredited)
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