Two-Way Stretch
Synopsis
Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail afterwards. First however they must get out, a task made more difficult by a new, stricter prison officer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Two Way Stretch (1960) Lionel Jeffries
Type: Clip • Published 2010-02-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Peter Sellers
Dodger Lane
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Soapy Stevens
Maurice Denham
Governor Horatio Bennett
Irene Handl
Mrs. Price
David Lodge
Jelly Knight
Lionel Jeffries
Chief Prison Officer Sidney Crout
Liz Fraser
Ethel
Bernard Cribbins
Lennie Price
Beryl Reid
Miss Pringle
Walter Hudd
Reverend Patterson
George Woodbridge
Chief Prison Officer Jenkins
John Glyn-Jones
Lawyer
Cyril Chamberlain
Day Gate Warder
Noel Hood
Miss Prescott
Wallas Eaton
Night Gate Warder
Mario Fabrizi
Jones
Thorley Walters
Colonel Parkright
Myrette Morven
Miss Meakin
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Day
- Screenplay & Story
- Len Heath, John Warren
- Original Title
- Two-Way Stretch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Vale Film Productions, Shepperton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Day
Len Heath, John Warren, Vivian Cox
Geoffrey Faithfull
Bert Rule
E.M. Smedley-Aston
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Day
Director
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
E.M. Smedley-Aston
Producer
Len Heath
Screenplay
John Warren
Screenplay
Bert Rule
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Two-Way Stretch.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Two-Way Stretch.
***Retro***
Comedy Movies (Top Rated From 1960 To Today)
WATCHED
Movies I have viewed
THE AMBER-ENCAPSULATED TRANS-NEPTUNIAN FLICKERS PROJECT 😷 2020 ✨
The films I watched in 2020.
Heist Movies
Missing Mine
Similar Titles to Two-Way Stretch
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.8
8.3
8.7
7.1
7.3
8.4
7.3
7.1
7.3
4.2
7.1
6.5
5.4
6.2
5.9
7.2
5.7
5.7
7.2
More Like Two-Way Stretch
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Two-Way Stretch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Two-Way Stretch about?
Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail afterwards. First however they must get out, a task made more difficult by a new, stricter prison officer.
Who directed Two-Way Stretch?
Two-Way Stretch was directed by Robert Day.
Who stars in Two-Way Stretch?
The principal cast of Two-Way Stretch includes Peter Sellers, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Maurice Denham, Irene Handl, David Lodge.
When was Two-Way Stretch released and how long is it?
Two-Way Stretch was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Two-Way Stretch?
Two-Way Stretch holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).