Released from a British prison, an American is hired as an electrician for a London bank but his criminal acquaintances show-up and force the reluctant Yank to join them as the inside-man in a well-planned bank heist.
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| Richard Jordan | ... |
Pinky
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| Oliver Tobias | ... |
Foxy
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| David Niven | ... |
Ivan
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| Elke Sommer | ... |
Miss Pelham
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| Gloria Grahame | ... |
Ma
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| Richard Johnson | ... |
Inspector Watford
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| Michael Angelis | ... |
Pealer Bell
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| Dicken Ashworth | ... |
Charlie the Chubb
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| Brian Croucher | ... |
Gregory Peck
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| Derek Deadman | ... |
Nobby Flowers
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James Galloway | ... |
Aussie
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Charlie Hawkins | ... |
Clint
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Anthony Heaton | ... |
Legs Eleven
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| Davy Kaye | ... |
Sid the Yid
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| Brian Protheroe | ... |
Stan the Spinner
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| Edward Peel | ... |
Jack Diamond
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Minah Bird | ... |
Mavis
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| Peter Cartwright | ... |
Major Treadwell
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| Hugh Griffith | ... |
Sid Larkin
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| John Rhys-Davies | ... |
Solicitor
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Gerard Ryder | ... |
Phil
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Johnny Washbrook | ... |
Blakestone
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| Robert Raglan | ... |
Judge
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Graham Padden | ... |
Prison Officer
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| Sally Harrison | ... |
Jill
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Yvonne Costello | ... |
Doris
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Ian Collier | ... |
Sgt. George
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Raymond Skipp | ... |
Mac
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| Stefan Kalipha | ... |
Ibrahim
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John Pennington | ... |
Fletcher
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Rex Robinson | ... |
Kersey
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Michael O'Hagan | ... |
Mr. Beddings
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Carolyne Argyle | ... |
Waitress
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| Ewen Solon | ... |
Commander Ford
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| Chris Sullivan | ... |
Dolman
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Stacy Davies | ... |
Sgt. Trimm
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Mike Lewin | ... |
Sgt. Dunbar
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| Bruce Boa | ... |
Morgan Stanfield
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| Elizabeth Adare | ... |
Barrister
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Godfrey Jackman | ... |
Warder
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John P. McCarthy | ... |
Policeman
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| Duncan Preston | ... |
Police Car Driver
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Howard Bell | ... |
Constable
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Eamonn Jones | ... |
Security Guard
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Roy Boyd | ... |
Security Guard
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Christopher Coll | ... |
Security Guard
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Nicholas Donnelly | ... |
Security Guard
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| Joss Ackland | ... |
Prison Warden (uncredited)
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Dave Cooper | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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| Maxwell Craig | ... |
Grand Hotel Patron (uncredited)
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Aileen Lewis | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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| Alfred Molina | ... |
Port Official (uncredited)
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Peter Porteous | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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| John Tatham | ... |
Man Dancing at Grand Hotel (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ralph Thomas | ||
Written by
| Guy Elmes | ... | (original story) |
| Guy Elmes | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Benjamin Fisz | ... | producer (as S. Benjamin Fisz) |
| Joyce Herlihy | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Stanley Myers | ||
Cinematography by
| John Coquillon | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Boita | ||
Casting By
| Maude Spector | ||
Production Design by
| Lionel Couch | ||
Art Direction by
| Tony Curtis | ||
Costume Design by
| Emma Porteous | ||
Makeup Department
| Betty Glasow | ... | hairdresser |
| Freddie Williamson | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Andy Armstrong | ... | second assistant director |
| David Tringham | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Jack Carter | ... | construction manager |
| Peter Young | ... | set dresser |
| Roy Pembrooke | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Mickey Pugh | ... | standby props (uncredited) |
| Adrian Start | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Peter Best | ... | dubbing editor |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | sound recordist (as Gerry Humphries) |
| Simon Kaye | ... | sound recordist |
| Jack Gardner | ... | assistant dubbing editor (uncredited) |
| David Stephenson | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nobby Cross | ... | chief electrician |
| Barry Peake | ... | stills photographer |
| Herbert Smith | ... | camera operator (as Herbie Smith) |
| Tony Breeze | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Joe Garrett | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Gee | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Reg Parsons | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Daryl Bristow | ... | wardrobe supervisor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ceri Evans Cooper | ... | continuity (as Ceri Evans) |
Additional Crew
| Wally Eggleden | ... | executive accountant |
| Jennie Raglan | ... | production assistant |
| John William Ault | ... | film extra (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Roadshow Films (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Breien Film (1985) (Norway) (VHS) (as Videoklubben Månedens Film)
- Geneon Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- PolyGram Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Reel Media International (2004) (World-wide) (video)
- Reel Media International (2008) (World-wide)
- The Big Pieces Company (2021) (United States)
- Vestron Video International (1986) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anvil Film and Records Group (music recorded at)
- Joe Dunton Cameras (camera & lenses by)
- Lee Electric Lighting (lighting by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Pinky is released from prison and has decided to go straight from now on, but accidentally getting himself a job as a maintenance man at a large bank, gives him a lot of undue attention from Ivan the Terrible, the local hoodlum. By using Pinky, Ivan hopes to rob the bank, and Pinky starts to liken to the idea of going back to his old ways.
Written by Graeme Huggan |
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| Taglines | Based on one of the biggest robberies in London See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jean Seberg was offered the female lead in this film. She was excited by the prospect of staring alongside David Niven, since they had enjoyed working with each other on Bonjour Tristesse (1958). She committed suicide before filming began. See more » |
| Goofs | In an early panning shot, we see an Arab passenger get out of a 1976 Cadillac Seville sedan outside the A&P Bank. These cars were never available as RHD, so a front-seat passenger, dressed as chauffeur, gets out and opens the O/S door. This is a farcical set-up, as he should have exited the front N/S (LH) door, and opened the rear N/S door for his passenger, avoiding the risk of following traffic-absurd!.. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Closing credits epilogue: TO DATE ONLY HALF A MILLION POUNDS HAS BEEN RECOVERED BY SCOTLAND YARD. See more » |