The League of Gentlemen

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The League of Gentlemen

1960

1h 55m

Mystery & Thriller

Comedy

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6 Reviews

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In this British crime caper, Hyde (Jack Hawkins), a bitter former military officer, decides to rob a bank and recruits a number of ex-army men to join in on the scheme. Along with Lexy (Richard Attenborough), Race (Nigel Patrick) and others, Hyde meticulously plans the heist, with preliminary missions resulting in tense and ridiculous situations, including a quest for much-needed explosives. Can Hyde and his cohorts pull off the big robbery and get away with it?

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

Mar 4

4/5

Once Hawkins has assembled his far from magnificent seven and his intricate plan begins to unravel, the action really hots up.

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MFB Critics

Monthly Film Bulletin

02/06/2018

The film lacks a strong centre and a firm point of view -- one is never quite sure how seriously the parody of the officer code is intended, especially in the ambiguous, obligatorily moral ending.

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Sean Axmaker

Parallax View

02/13/2011

... a sturdy and meticulous heist film built on an appreciation of teamwork, camaraderie and hard work: a professional work about professionals working.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

08/17/2005

3/5

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

03/01/2004

4/5

Entertaining heist film. Watch for a quick bit from Oliver Reed.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

01/01/2000

C+

The League of Gentlemen is a fine example of old-fashioned English humor: droll and civil.

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10/24/2021

Oh, so so Brit ! An original storyline, a brilliant script, notable actors, a good cinematoghraphy and a cool "atmosphere", tipically British. Perfect everybody's performances and Mr. Dearden's professional direction, as usual. An interesting mix of humour and thrill. In the plot everything works well until the end of the story. But... what about the unexpected brief appearance of General Bunny at the very end? What is his role in the screenplay: He's not related at all to the Eight's perfect heist! And so why Colonel Hyde is so scared by his old Army companion ? Nobody will give me the answer, I'm afraid: Maybe the Police... Enjoy, anyway!

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@ScottR 06/01/2020

Saw on TCM. A well made crime caper with a good English flair.

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Frances H

05/17/2020

The wonderful Jack Hawkins leads a team of slightly tarnished ex-military men in a robbery caper carried out with military precision and its a very slick flick!

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03/25/2018

Entertaining heist film. Watch for a quick bit from Oliver Reed.

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04/14/2017

Nearly superb and richer than chocolate mousse.

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08/17/2016

A great film all throughout!

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Col. John George Norman Hyde

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Maj. Peter Graham Race

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Synopsis

In this British crime caper, Hyde (Jack Hawkins), a bitter former military officer, decides to rob a bank and recruits a number of ex-army men to join in on the scheme. Along with Lexy (Richard Attenborough), Race (Nigel Patrick) and others, Hyde meticulously plans the heist, with preliminary missions resulting in tense and ridiculous situations, including a quest for much-needed explosives. Can Hyde and his cohorts pull off the big robbery and get away with it?

Director: Basil Dearden
Producer: Michael Relph
Screenwriter: Bryan Forbes
Production Co: Allied Filmmakers
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2017
Runtime: 1h 55m

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