The League of Gentlemen
"What is the league ... Who are the gentlemen ?"
Originally released in 1960. The League of Gentlemen is a comedy/crime film. directed by Basil Dearden.
Starring Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, and Roger Livesey
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (101 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Allied Film Makers
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The League of Gentlemen?
The League of Gentlemen was directed by Basil Dearden.
How long is The League of Gentlemen?
The League of Gentlemen has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The League of Gentlemen released?
The League of Gentlemen was released on April 15, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The League of Gentlemen?
The main cast of The League of Gentlemen includes Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, Roger Livesey, Richard Attenborough, Bryan Forbes.
Is The League of Gentlemen worth watching?
The League of Gentlemen has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.