Crooks Anonymous
“No one ever turned on the HEAT and HILARITY Like "Crooks Anonymous"”
Synopsis
A former burglar trying to go straight joins a rehabilitation scheme using much the same methods as AA. Through the process, he takes work as a department store Santa, where the endless parade of goods and money, not to mention the pretty young shop hands have him like a moth to a flame in no time flat.
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Leslie Phillips
Fred "Captain 'Dandy' Forsdyke" Cox
Stanley Baxter
Brother R.S. Widdowes
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Senior Brother Laurence Montague
Julie Christie
Babette La Vern
James Robertson Justice
Sir Harvey Russellrod
Michael Medwin
Brother Ronnie Bassett
Pauline Jameson
Sister Prunella
Robertson Hare
Grimsdale
Raymond Huntley
Mr. Wagstaffe
Norman Rossington
Bert
Harry Fowler
Woods
Charles Lloyd Pack
Fletcher
Harold Goodwin
George
Harry Locke
Fred
Colin Gordon
Drunk
Jeremy Lloyd
Peekaboo Club M.C.
Dennis Waterman
Boy in Park
Joan Hickson
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Davies, Ken Annakin
- Original Score
- George Martin, Muir Mathieson
- Original Title
- Crooks Anonymous
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Independent Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
Jack Davies, Ken Annakin
George Martin, Muir Mathieson
John Trumper
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Davies
Writer
Ken Annakin
Writer
George Martin
Original Music Composer
Ken Annakin
Director
Muir Mathieson
Original Music Composer
John Trumper
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crooks Anonymous
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What is Crooks Anonymous about?
A former burglar trying to go straight joins a rehabilitation scheme using much the same methods as AA. Through the process, he takes work as a department store Santa, where the endless parade of goods and money, not to mention the pretty young shop hands have him like a moth to a flame in no time flat.
Who directed Crooks Anonymous?
Crooks Anonymous was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in Crooks Anonymous?
The principal cast of Crooks Anonymous includes Leslie Phillips, Stanley Baxter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Julie Christie, James Robertson Justice.
When was Crooks Anonymous released and how long is it?
Crooks Anonymous was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Crooks Anonymous?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crooks Anonymous was composed by George Martin, Muir Mathieson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crooks Anonymous?
Crooks Anonymous holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).