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The Wrong Arm Of The Law. Image shows from L to R: Pearly Gates (Peter Sellers), Valerie (Nanette Newman)
The Wrong Arm Of The Law

The Wrong Arm Of The Law

  • 1963 film

Crime comedy starring Peter Sellers and Lionel Jeffries. London's criminal gangs team up with the police to catch a group of Australian newcomers. Also features Bernard Cribbins, Davy Kaye, Nanette Newman, Bill Kerr, John Le Mesurier and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Peter Sellers Pearly Gates
Lionel Jeffries Inspector Fred 'Nosey' Parker
Bernard Cribbins Nervous O'Toole
Davy Kaye Trainer King
Nanette Newman Valerie
Bill Kerr Jack Coombes
John Le Mesurier Assistant Commissioner
Irene Browne Dowager
Martin Boddey Superintendent Forest
Arthur Mullard Brassknuckles
Ed Devereaux Bluey May
Reg Lye Reg Denton
Dermot Kelly Misery Martin
Graham Stark Sidney Cooper
Vanda Godsell Annette
Tutte Lemkow Siggy Schmoltz
Barry Keegan Alf
John Junkin Maurice
Cardew Robinson Mailman
Marianne Stone Woman in Front Row at the Meeting
Dennis Price Educated Ernest
Dick Emery Man in Flat 307
Gerald Sim Airfield Official
Michael Caine Supporting Artist (Extra)
Writing team
John Warren Writer
Len Heath Writer
Ray Galton Writer (Adapted By)
Alan Simpson Writer (Adapted By)
John Antrobus Writer (Adapted By)
Ivor Jay Story
William Whistance Smith Story
Production team
Cliff Owen Director
Aubrey Baring Producer
Robert Velaise Executive Producer
Cecil F. Ford Associate Producer
Tristam Cones Editor
Harry White Production Designer
Ernest Steward Director of Photography
Richard Rodney Bennett Composer
Roy Baird 1st Assistant Director

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