The Ladykillers 1955

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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.

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)

Writer:

William Rose

Genres:

Comedy,Crime

Release Date:

1955 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

91 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Ladykillers

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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)

Michael Corcoran

as Burglar (uncredited)

Harold Goodwin

as Parcels Clerk (uncredited)

Fred Griffiths

as Junk Man (uncredited)

Lucy Griffiths

as Miss Pringle (uncredited)

George Hilsdon

as Security Van Driver (uncredited)

Vincent Holman

as Station Master (uncredited)

Stratford Johns

as Security Guard (uncredited)

Sam Kydd

as Second Cab Driver (uncredited)

Edie Martin

as Lettice (uncredited)

Jack Melford

as Detective (uncredited)

Arthur Mullard

as (uncredited)

Ewan Roberts

as Constable (uncredited)

George Roderick

as Radio Car Policeman (uncredited)

John Rudling

as Nervous Man (uncredited)

Leonard Sharp

as Pavement Artist (uncredited)

Peter Williams

as Detective at Parcels Office (uncredited)

Neil Wilson

as Policeman (uncredited)

Phoebe Hodgson

as Constance (uncredited)

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