Crooks Anonymous
"No one ever turned on the HEAT and HILARITY Like "Crooks Anonymous""
Originally released in 1962. Crooks Anonymous is a comedy/crime film. directed by Ken Annakin. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leslie Phillips, Stanley Baxter, and Wilfrid Hyde-White
Synopsis
A former burglar trying to go straight joins a rehabilitation scheme using much the same methods as AA. Through the process, he takes work as a department store Santa, where the endless parade of goods and money, not to mention the pretty young shop hands have him like a moth to a flame in no time flat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leslie Phillips
as Fred "Captain 'Dandy' Forsdyke" Cox
Stanley Baxter
as Brother R.S. Widdowes
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Senior Brother Laurence Montague
Julie Christie
as Babette La Vern
James Robertson Justice
as Sir Harvey Russellrod
Michael Medwin
as Brother Ronnie Bassett
Pauline Jameson
as Sister Prunella
Robertson Hare
as Grimsdale
Raymond Huntley
as Mr. Wagstaffe
Norman Rossington
as Bert
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Independent Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crooks Anonymous about?
A former burglar trying to go straight joins a rehabilitation scheme using much the same methods as AA. Through the process, he takes work as a department store Santa, where the endless parade of g...
Who directed Crooks Anonymous?
Crooks Anonymous was directed by Ken Annakin.
How long is Crooks Anonymous?
Crooks Anonymous has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Crooks Anonymous released?
Crooks Anonymous was released on March 31, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crooks Anonymous?
The main cast of Crooks Anonymous includes Leslie Phillips, Stanley Baxter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Julie Christie, James Robertson Justice.