A Touch of Larceny
"About Money and Women and How To Get 'Em...With a Very Special Touch!"
Originally released in 1960. A Touch of Larceny is a comedy/crime film. directed by Guy Hamilton.
Starring James Mason, George Sanders, and Vera Miles
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1960
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
James Mason
as Cmdr. Max Easton
George Sanders
as Sir Charles Holland
Vera Miles
as Virginia Killain
Robert Flemyng
as Cmdr. John Larkin
Oliver Johnston
as Minister
William Kendall
as Tom
Duncan Lamont
as 1st Special Branch man Gregson
Harry Andrews
as Capt. Graham
Peter Barkworth
as Sub Lt. Brown
Rachel Gurney
as Clara Holland
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Ivan Foxwell Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed A Touch of Larceny?
A Touch of Larceny was directed by Guy Hamilton.
How long is A Touch of Larceny?
A Touch of Larceny has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was A Touch of Larceny released?
A Touch of Larceny was released on February 4, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Touch of Larceny?
The main cast of A Touch of Larceny includes James Mason, George Sanders, Vera Miles, Robert Flemyng, Oliver Johnston.