The Ladykillers

1955, Movie, 1h 31min

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.

Country: United Kingdom

Director:

Alexander Mackendrick

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7.6

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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A comic crime caper that still kills.

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In this classic British comedy-crime film, a group of bumbling crooks posing as musicians rent a room in a sweet and eccentric old widow's house, using it as a cover for their plan to rob a security van. But as they draw up their plans, they find themselves more and more endeared to their unwitting hostess, who innocently believes they're an amateur string quintet. As the gang's deception becomes more complicated, they find themselves in a series of hilarious misadventures, leading to a chaotic and surprising climax. With a star-studded cast, including Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers, The Ladykillers is a timeless comedy classic that will keep you laughing from start to finish.

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The Ladykillers was released in theaters on February 20, 1956.

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