The Ladykillers
"Who was that lady I saw you outwit last night? That was no lady … That was ‘Mum’ Wilberforce, …"
Originally released in 1955. The Ladykillers is a comedy/crime film. directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Starring Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, and Herbert Lom
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (517 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios
- Michael Balcon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
How long is The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Ladykillers released?
The Ladykillers was released on December 8, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ladykillers?
The main cast of The Ladykillers includes Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers, Danny Green.
Is The Ladykillers worth watching?
The Ladykillers has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 517 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.