British Comedy Guide
The Ladykillers. Image shows from L to R: Major Claude Courtney (Cecil Parker), Harry Robinson (Peter Sellers), Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness), Louisa Alexandra Wilberforce (Katie Johnson), 'One-Round' Lawson (Danny Green). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL
The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers

  • 1955 film

Classic Ealing comedy starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers. A gang of robbers meet their match in a little old lady. Also features Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Danny Green, Jack Warner, Katie Johnson and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Alec Guinness Professor Marcus
Cecil Parker Major Claude Courtney
Herbert Lom Louis Harvey
Peter Sellers Harry Robinson
Danny Green 'One-Round' Lawson
Jack Warner The Superintendent
Katie Johnson Louisa Alexandra Wilberforce
Philip Stainton The Sergeant
Frankie Howerd The Barrow Boy
Fred Griffiths The Junkman
Kenneth Connor The Cab Driver
Sam Kydd The Second Cab Driver
Phoebe Hodgson Old Lady
Helene Burls Hypatia
Edie Martin Lettice
Evelyn Kerry Amelia
Neil Wilson A Policeman
Ewan Roberts Constable In Police Station
Michael Corcoran Burglar
Harold Goodwin Left Luggage Clerk
Jack Melford Scotland Yard Man
Robert Moore Constable
John Rudling Nervous Man
Madge Brindley Large Lady
Lucy Griffiths Miss Pringle
Leonard Sharp Pavement Artist
Writing team
William Rose Writer
Production team
Alexander Mackendrick Director
Michael Balcon Producer
Seth Holt Associate Producer
Jack Harris Editor
Jim Morahan Production Designer
Otto Heller Director of Photography
Anthony Mendleson Costume Designer
Tristram Cary Composer
Tom Pevsner 1st Assistant Director

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