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      Two Way Stretch

      1960 1h 27m Comedy List
      Reviews 73% 500+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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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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      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 Audience Member "Two Way Stretch" is nothing spectacular, but, with a clever plot, a cast that includes Peter Sellers, Wilfrid Hyde White and Irene Handl, good screenwriting ideas and an approach that touches on parody, satire and pure slapstick, it is enjoyable enough. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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
      Screenwriter
      John Warren, Len Heath
      Production Co
      Tudor Productions
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 27m