A Touch of Larceny
“About Money and Women and How To Get 'Em...With a Very Special Touch!”
Synopsis
After falling in love with an American woman, Virginia Killain, who is engaged to another man, British Naval Commander Max Easton, hatches a plan that will get him enough money to support Virginia in the lifestyle she is accustomed to. Easton's plan is to disappear for a time making it seem that he has defected to the Soviets taking important Naval secrets from his job at the Admiralty and to return and sue the newspapers for slander. Not everything goes as planned for Commander Easton.
Top Cast
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James Mason
Cmdr. Max Easton
George Sanders
Sir Charles Holland
Vera Miles
Virginia Killain
Robert Flemyng
Cmdr. John Larkin
Oliver Johnston
Minister
William Kendall
Tom
Duncan Lamont
1st Special Branch man Gregson
Harry Andrews
Capt. Graham
Peter Barkworth
Sub Lt. Brown
Rachel Gurney
Clara Holland
Martin Stephens
John Holland
Waveney Lee
Marcia Holland
Charles Carson
Robert Holland
Junia Crawford
Susan
Henry B. Longhurst
Club Member (as Henry Longhurst)
Roger Maxwell
Club Member
Gerald Case
Club Member
Donald Bisset
Club Member
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger MacDougall
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- A Touch of Larceny
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Ivan Foxwell Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Hamilton
Roger MacDougall, Paul Winterton, Ivan Foxwell, Guy Hamilton
Philip Green
John Wilcox
Alan Osbiston
Ivan Foxwell
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Hamilton
Director
Roger MacDougall
Screenplay
Ivan Foxwell
Writer
Guy Hamilton
Writer
Ivan Foxwell
Producer
Philip Green
Original Music Composer
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
Alan Osbiston
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Touch of Larceny
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What is A Touch of Larceny about?
After falling in love with an American woman, Virginia Killain, who is engaged to another man, British Naval Commander Max Easton, hatches a plan that will get him enough money to support Virginia in the lifestyle she is accustomed to. Easton's plan is to disappear for a time making it seem that he has defected to the Soviets taking important Naval secrets from his job at the Admiralty and to return and sue the newspapers for slander. Not everything goes as planned for Commander Easton.
Who directed A Touch of Larceny?
A Touch of Larceny was directed by Guy Hamilton.
Who stars in A Touch of Larceny?
The principal cast of A Touch of Larceny includes James Mason, George Sanders, Vera Miles, Robert Flemyng, Oliver Johnston.
When was A Touch of Larceny released and how long is it?
A Touch of Larceny was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for A Touch of Larceny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Touch of Larceny was composed by Philip Green.
Is A Touch of Larceny based on a book or true story?
A Touch of Larceny is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Winterton".