Loot
“We knock off anything - bodies, banks and birds!”
Synopsis
Two bank robbers, Dennis and Hal, are on the run from the police after a successful heist. Needing somewhere to hide the loot, they turn to a funeral parlour where they stash the cash in Hal's recently-deceased mother's coffin. Taking the coffin, they turn to Hal's father and hide it in the bathroom of his hotel. Before long the hotel is host to the eccentric Inspector Truscott.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
'' loot '' - opening scenes 1970.
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-02-22
Top Cast
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Richard Attenborough
Inspector Truscott
Lee Remick
Nurse Fay McMahon
Hywel Bennett
Dennis
Milo O'Shea
Mr. McLeavy
Roy Holder
Hal
Dick Emery
Mr. Bateman
Joe Lynch
Father O'Shaughnessy
John Cater
Meadows
Aubrey Woods
Undertaker
Enid Lowe
W.V.A. Leader
Harold Innocent
Bank Manager
Kevin Brennan
Vicar
Andonia Katsaros
Policewoman
Jean Marlow
Mrs. McLeavy
Robert Raglan
Doctor
Hal Galili
Pallbearer
Douglas Ridley
Pallbearer
Adrian Correger
Pallbearer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Silvio Narizzano
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Galton, Alan Simpson
- Original Score
- Keith Mansfield, Richard Willing-Denton
- Original Title
- Loot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Performing Arts, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Silvio Narizzano
Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, Joe Orton
Keith Mansfield, Richard Willing-Denton
Austin Dempster
Martin Charles
Arthur Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Silvio Narizzano
Director
Austin Dempster
Director of Photography
Martin Charles
Editor
Keith Mansfield
Original Music Composer
Richard Willing-Denton
Original Music Composer
Brian Cox
Costume Design
Arthur Lewis
Producer
Ray Galton
Screenplay
Alan Simpson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Loot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Loot about?
Two bank robbers, Dennis and Hal, are on the run from the police after a successful heist. Needing somewhere to hide the loot, they turn to a funeral parlour where they stash the cash in Hal's recently-deceased mother's coffin. Taking the coffin, they turn to Hal's father and hide it in the bathroom of his hotel. Before long the hotel is host to the eccentric Inspector Truscott.
Who directed Loot?
Loot was directed by Silvio Narizzano.
Who stars in Loot?
The principal cast of Loot includes Richard Attenborough, Lee Remick, Hywel Bennett, Milo O'Shea, Roy Holder.
When was Loot released and how long is it?
Loot was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Loot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Loot was composed by Keith Mansfield, Richard Willing-Denton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Loot?
Loot holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).