The Ladykillers
19551h 31m7.3(563 votes)
ComedyCrime
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.
The Ladykillers (1955) is a comedy and crime film directed by Alexander Mackendrick. It stars Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, and Herbert Lom. The film runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 563 votes.
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Director
Cast
Alec Guinness
Professor Marcus
Cecil Parker
Claude, alias 'Major Courtney'
Herbert Lom
Louis, alias 'Mr. Harvey'
Peter Sellers
Harry, alias 'Mr. Robinson'
Danny Green
'One-Round', alias 'Mr. Lawson'
Katie Johnson
Mrs. Wilberforce
Jack Warner
The Superintendent
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Who stars in The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers stars Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, and Peter Sellers, and was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
How long is The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes.
When did The Ladykillers come out?
The Ladykillers was released in 1955.
What genre is The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers is a comedy and crime film.
Is The Ladykillers worth watching?
The Ladykillers holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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