The Ladykillers

Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
U
8 December 1955    1h 31m    Box Office: US$46,454Comedy, Crime
7.6100%87%7.3
A gang planning a 'job' find themselves living with a little old lady, who thinks they are musicians. When the gang set out to kill Mrs Wilberforce, they run into one problem after another, and they get what they deserve.

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  • Alec GuinnessProfessor Marcus
  • Cecil ParkerClaude, alias 'Major Courtney'
  • Herbert LomLouis, alias 'Mr. Harvey'
  • Peter SellersHarry, alias 'Mr. Robinson'
  • Danny Green'One-Round', alias 'Mr. Lawson'
  • Katie JohnsonMrs. Wilberforce
  • Jack WarnerThe Superintendent
  • Philip StaintonThe Sergeant
  • Frankie HowerdThe Barrow Boy
  • Madge BrindleyLarge Lady (uncredited)
  • Hélène BurlsHypatia (uncredited)
  • Kenneth ConnorCab Driver (uncredited)
  • Michael CorcoranBurglar (uncredited)
  • Harold GoodwinParcels Clerk (uncredited)
  • Fred GriffithsJunk Man (uncredited)
  • Lucy GriffithsMiss Pringle (uncredited)
  • George HilsdonSecurity Van Driver (uncredited)
  • Vincent HolmanStation Master (uncredited)
  • Stratford JohnsSecurity Guard (uncredited)
  • Sam KyddSecond Cab Driver (uncredited)

The Ladykillers Ratings & Reviews

  • mickerdoo14 February 2026
    Funny concept and the back half comes into its own. But I think they needed a handsome charmer. One Round and the lady were good, though.

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