The Ladykillers
Synopsis
Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
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Alec Guinness
Professor Marcus
Cecil Parker
Claude, alias 'Major Courtney'
Herbert Lom
Louis, alias 'Mr. Harvey'
Peter Sellers
Harry, alias 'Mr. Robinson'
Danny Green
'One-Round', alias 'Mr. Lawson'
Katie Johnson
Mrs. Wilberforce
Jack Warner
The Superintendent
Philip Stainton
The Sergeant
Frankie Howerd
The Barrow Boy
Madge Brindley
Large Lady (uncredited)
Hélène Burls
Hypatia (uncredited)
Kenneth Connor
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Michael Corcoran
Burglar (uncredited)
Harold Goodwin
Parcels Clerk (uncredited)
Fred Griffiths
Junk Man (uncredited)
Lucy Griffiths
Miss Pringle (uncredited)
George Hilsdon
Security Van Driver (uncredited)
Vincent Holman
Station Master (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 17, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Screenplay & Story
- William Rose
- Original Score
- Tristram Cary
- Original Title
- The Ladykillers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Mackendrick
William Rose
Tristram Cary
Otto Heller
Jack Harris
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Mackendrick
Director
William Rose
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Jack Harris
Editor
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Tristram Cary
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ladykillers
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What is The Ladykillers about?
Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
Who directed The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Who stars in The Ladykillers?
The principal cast of The Ladykillers includes Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers, Danny Green.
When was The Ladykillers released and how long is it?
The Ladykillers was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ladykillers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ladykillers was composed by Tristram Cary.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ladykillers?
The Ladykillers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).