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Two Way Stretch

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Dodger Lane (Peter Sellers) is nearing the end of a three-year robbery sentence alongside accomplices Jelly Knight (David Lodge) and Lennie Price (Bernard Cribbins). The prison governor (Maurice Denham) prides himself on running a perfect prison, and the inmates use his benevolence to live comfortably. Friend Soapy Stevens (Wilfrid Hyde-White) comes to visit with a plan for a foolproof heist, but his scheme is disrupted by the governor's replacement, the stern Sidney Crout.

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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine The result is a hilarious crook farce, nicely free of strain and frenzy from start to finish. Dec 10, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Easily forgettable. Rated: C+ Jan 9, 2011 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Oct 8, 2005 Full Review Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Rated: 3/5 Jul 22, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim P Yet another good old Brit flick, with plenty of subtle British 🇬🇧 jokes! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/30/24 Full Review Michael W Very funny movie. Just watched it today on Film4 for the first time in years. The film has stood the test of time a typical British comedy of the 50/60's. The great Lionel Jefferies, absolutely brilliant throughout, probably stole the show. Peter Sellers was at his usual brilliant best. I think with this and I'm Alright Jack he was possibly at his peak. I won't forget to mention a fantastic supporting cast. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/24 Full Review Audience Member Early Peter Sellers movie. Like Hogan's Heros in prison. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member A quintessentially mid-20th century British comedy that would certainly interest fans of Peter Sellers, although he pretty much plays the straight man on the team in what is a crime caper. The comedy is quite light but it simmers along nicely and a good cast keeps the interest. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Good British 60's comedy with a top drawer cast. Sellers is good but Hyde White is the star of the show as a bunch of con men plan a jewel heist whilst on the inside and try to get back before anyone notices. Lionel Jeffries as the Prison Guard also puts in a memorable performance Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member A hilarious prison and caper comedy--Unmissable Madcap British Comedy!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Dodger Lane (Peter Sellers) is nearing the end of a three-year robbery sentence alongside accomplices Jelly Knight (David Lodge) and Lennie Price (Bernard Cribbins). The prison governor (Maurice Denham) prides himself on running a perfect prison, and the inmates use his benevolence to live comfortably. Friend Soapy Stevens (Wilfrid Hyde-White) comes to visit with a plan for a foolproof heist, but his scheme is disrupted by the governor's replacement, the stern Sidney Crout.
Director
Robert Day
Producer
E.M. Smedley-Aston
Screenwriter
John Warren, Len Heath
Production Co
Tudor Productions
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 27m