Only Two Can Play
Synopsis
John Lewis is bored of his job and his wife. Then Liz, wife of a local councillor, sets her sights on him. But this is risky stuff in a Welsh valleys town - if he and Liz ever manage to consummate their affair, that is.
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Peter Sellers
John Lewis
Mai Zetterling
Liz
Virginia Maskell
Jean Lewis
Raymond Huntley
Vernon
John Le Mesurier
Salter
Richard Attenborough
Gareth L. Probert
Marie Devereux
Girl Playing Tennis
Kenneth Griffith
Ieuan Jenkins
David Davies
Benyon
Maudie Edwards
Mrs. Edna Davies
Meredith Edwards
Clergyman on the Committee
Frederick Piper
Mr. Davies
Graham Stark
Hyman
Eynon Evans
Town Hall Clerk
John Arnatt
Bill
Sheila Manahan
Mrs. Jenkins
Frances Bennett
Amorous Woman in Mobile Library
Eve Eden
Girl Playing Tennis
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Gilliat
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Forbes
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- Only Two Can Play
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Welsh, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Vale Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Gilliat
Bryan Forbes, Kingsley Amis
Richard Rodney Bennett
John Wilcox
Thelma Connell
Leslie Gilliat
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Gilliat
Director
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
Bryan Forbes
Screenplay
Thelma Connell
Editor
Leslie Gilliat
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only Two Can Play
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Only Two Can Play about?
John Lewis is bored of his job and his wife. Then Liz, wife of a local councillor, sets her sights on him. But this is risky stuff in a Welsh valleys town - if he and Liz ever manage to consummate their affair, that is.
Who directed Only Two Can Play?
Only Two Can Play was directed by Sidney Gilliat.
Who stars in Only Two Can Play?
The principal cast of Only Two Can Play includes Peter Sellers, Mai Zetterling, Virginia Maskell, Raymond Huntley, John Le Mesurier.
When was Only Two Can Play released and how long is it?
Only Two Can Play was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Only Two Can Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Only Two Can Play was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
Is Only Two Can Play based on a book or true story?
Only Two Can Play is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kingsley Amis".