The League of Gentlemen
“What is the league ... Who are the gentlemen ?”
Synopsis
Involuntarily-retired Colonel Hyde recruits seven other dissatisfied ex-servicemen for a special project. Each of the men has a skeleton in the cupboard, is short of money, and is a service-trained expert in his field. The job is a bank robbery, and military discipline and planning are imposed by Hyde and second-in-command Race on the team, although civilian irritations do start getting in the way.
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The League of Gentlemen Trailer (1960) - The Criterion CollectionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-25
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Jack Hawkins
Hyde
Nigel Patrick
Race
Roger Livesey
Mycroft
Richard Attenborough
Lexy
Bryan Forbes
Porthill
Kieron Moore
Stevens
Terence Alexander
Rupert
Norman Bird
Weaver
Robert Coote
Bunny Warren
Melissa Stribling
Peggy
Nanette Newman
Elizabeth
Lydia Sherwood
Hilda
Doris Hare
Molly Weaver
David Lodge
C.S.M.
Patrick Wymark
Wylie
Gerald Harper
Captain Saunders
Brian Murray
Grogan
Oliver Reed
Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
January 24, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Forbes
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- The League of Gentlemen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Allied Film Makers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
Bryan Forbes, John Boland
Philip Green
Arthur Ibbetson
John D. Guthridge
Michael Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Bryan Forbes
Screenplay
Basil Dearden
Director
Michael Relph
Producer
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Philip Green
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The League of Gentlemen
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What is The League of Gentlemen about?
Involuntarily-retired Colonel Hyde recruits seven other dissatisfied ex-servicemen for a special project. Each of the men has a skeleton in the cupboard, is short of money, and is a service-trained expert in his field. The job is a bank robbery, and military discipline and planning are imposed by Hyde and second-in-command Race on the team, although civilian irritations do start getting in the way.
Who directed The League of Gentlemen?
The League of Gentlemen was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in The League of Gentlemen?
The principal cast of The League of Gentlemen includes Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, Roger Livesey, Richard Attenborough, Bryan Forbes.
When was The League of Gentlemen released and how long is it?
The League of Gentlemen was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The League of Gentlemen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The League of Gentlemen was composed by Philip Green.
Is The League of Gentlemen based on a book or true story?
The League of Gentlemen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Boland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The League of Gentlemen?
The League of Gentlemen holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).