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Too Many Crooks

"Robbery With Laughter! Crime Was Simple To Them - They Were All Simple Minded!"

March 8, 1959 1h 27m 7.4/10 (22 votes)

Originally released in 1959. Too Many Crooks is a comedy film. directed by Mario Zampi. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Terry-Thomas, George Cole, and Brenda De Banzie

Synopsis

Accident-prone Fingers runs a pretty unsuccessful gang. They try and rob wealthy but tricky Billy Gordon - who distrusts banks and fears the Inland Revenue - but he sees Fingers and the boys off. So they decide to kidnap his daughter, only to end up with his wife Lucy. Gordon makes out he couldn't be more pleased, spuring Lucy to take charge of the hopeless bunch of villains.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 8, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (22 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Too Many Crooks about?

Accident-prone Fingers runs a pretty unsuccessful gang. They try and rob wealthy but tricky Billy Gordon - who distrusts banks and fears the Inland Revenue - but he sees Fingers and the boys off. S...

Who directed Too Many Crooks?

Too Many Crooks was directed by Mario Zampi.

How long is Too Many Crooks?

Too Many Crooks has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Too Many Crooks released?

Too Many Crooks was released on March 8, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Too Many Crooks?

The main cast of Too Many Crooks includes Terry-Thomas, George Cole, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Bresslaw, Joe Melia.