The Ladykillers (1955)★ 7.4/10
- Comedy
- Crime
Directed by: Alexander Mackendrick
Written by: William Rose, Jimmy O'Connor
A group of eccentric criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
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Cast & crew
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Alec GuinnessProfessor Marcus
Peter SellersHarry Robinson
Cecil ParkerClaude
Herbert LomLouis
Danny GreenOne-Round
Jack WarnerThe Superintendent
Katie JohnsonLouisa Wilberforce
Philip StaintonThe Sergeant
Frankie HowerdThe Barrow Boy
Madge BrindleyLarge Lady (uncredited)Hélène BurlsHypatia (uncredited)Jimmy ChartersBystander (uncredited)Videos
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Awards · 2 wins, 4 nominations
See all ›- NomineeAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2025Saturn Award · Best Classic Film Home Media Release
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1957Oscar · Best Writing, Best Screenplay - Original
- WinnerBAFTA Awards 1956BAFTA Film Award · Best British Screenplay
- WinnerBAFTA Awards 1956BAFTA Film Award · Best British Actress
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1956BAFTA Film Award · Best British Film
Reviews
C
Colby_HurstNovember 28, 2024
Colby_HurstNovember 28, 2024This movie somehow snagged the Jury Prize and it totally has that classic Coen brothers dark humor vibe. It's basically a simple heist flick that takes a sharp, unexpected (but still believable) turn. Among all the Coen brothers films, this one’s kind of under the radar and not their best.
B
Becky_VanceNovember 28, 2024
Becky_VanceNovember 28, 2024The idea is good, but I just didn't find anything particularly funny when watching it. Then I found out it's a remake of that classic Ealing comedy from 1955.
