British Comedy Guide
Too Many Crooks. Image shows from L to R: Snowdrop (Bernard Bresslaw), Sid (Sid James), Fingers (George Cole), Whisper (Joe Melia), Charmaine (Vera Day). Copyright: Rank Organisation / ITV
Too Many Crooks

Too Many Crooks

  • 1959 film

Film about a gang of crooks who bungle every robbery they attempt so decide to try their hand at kidnapping instead. Stars Terry-Thomas, George Cole, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Bresslaw, Sid James and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Terry-Thomas Billy Gordon
George Cole Fingers
Brenda De Banzie Lucy
Bernard Bresslaw Snowdrop
Sid James (as Sidney James) Sid
Vera Day Charmaine
Delphi Lawrence Beryl, the Secretary
John Le Mesurier Magistrate
Sydney Tafler Solicitor
Rosalie Ashley Angela
Nicholas Parsons Tommy Weston
Terry Scott P.C. James Smith
Vilma Ann Leslie Girl Journalist
Edie Martin Gordon's Mother
Tutte Lemkow Swarthy Man
John Stuart Inspector Jensen
Joe Melia Whisper
Sam Kydd Tramp on Bench
Wally Patch Police Sergeant in Court
Writing team
Michael Pertwee Writer
Christiane Rochefort Story
Jean Nery Story
Production team
Mario Zampi Director
Mario Zampi Producer
Earl St. John Executive Producer
Giulio Zampi Associate Producer
Bill Lewthwaite Editor
Ivan King Production Designer
Stanley Pavey Director of Photography
Stanley Black Composer
Bob Asher (as Robert Asher) 1st Assistant Director

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