Two Way Stretch (1960)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 18min
- Comedy, Crime
- 04 Mar 1960 (Ireland)
- Movie
While in prison, Dodger plots the perfect heist: break out, steal diamonds, get back before noticed. With days left on sentence and a solid alibi, he's confident nothing can go wrong.
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| Peter Sellers | ... |
Dodger Lane
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| David Lodge | ... |
Jelly Knight
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| Bernard Cribbins | ... |
Lennie Price
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| Wilfrid Hyde-White | ... |
Soapy Stevens
(as Wilfrid Hyde White)
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| Maurice Denham | ... |
The Governor
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| Lionel Jeffries | ... |
Chief P.O. Crout
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| Irene Handl | ... |
Mrs. Price
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| Liz Fraser | ... |
Ethel
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| Beryl Reid | ... |
Miss Pringle
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Noel Hood | ... |
Miss Prescott
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| Myrette Morven | ... |
Miss Meakin
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| George Woodbridge | ... |
Chief P.O. Jenkins
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| Edwin Brown | ... |
Warder Charlie
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Cyril Chamberlain | ... |
Gate Warder - Day
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Wallas Eaton | ... |
Gate Warder - Night
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Andrew Downie | ... |
Garden Warder
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William Abney | ... |
Visiting Room Warder
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| Thorley Walters | ... |
Col. Parkright
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| John Wood | ... |
Captain
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| Robert James | ... |
Police Superintendent
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| Walter Hudd | ... |
Rev. Patterson
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Mario Fabrizi | ... |
Jones
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| Warren Mitchell | ... |
Tailor
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John Glyn-Jones | ... |
Lawyer
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| Arthur Mullard | ... |
Fred
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| Vivienne Martin | ... |
Fred's Wife
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Joe Gibbons | ... |
Dustman
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| Ian Wilson | ... |
Milkman
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| Edward Dentith | ... |
Detective
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John Harvey | ... |
Governor Rockhampton Prison
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| Johnny Vyvyan | ... |
Shorthouse
(as John Vyvyen)
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| Harry Littlewood | ... |
Postman
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Homi Bode | ... |
Court Chamberlain
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John Adams | ... |
Police Inspector (uncredited)
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Jack Armstrong | ... |
Vicar (uncredited)
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Del Baker | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Abe Barker | ... |
Sam - Oldest Inhabitant (uncredited)
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Joe Beckett | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Eddie Boyce | ... |
Army Corporal (uncredited)
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Robin Burns | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Ted Carroll | ... |
Modeling Prisoner (uncredited)
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Tony Castleton | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Harold Coyne | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Dan Darnelli | ... |
Vicar (uncredited)
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Robert Day | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Jack Dearlove | ... |
Postman (uncredited)
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| Olga Dickie | ... |
Woman in Pub (uncredited)
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Tony Doonan | ... |
Prisoner in Garden (uncredited)
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Eynon Evans | ... |
Solicitor (uncredited)
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| George Hilsdon | ... |
Harold (uncredited)
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George Holdcroft | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Lindsay Hooper | ... |
Soldier / Driver (uncredited)
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Tommy Jenkins | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Gerry Judge | ... |
Constable (uncredited)
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Frederick Kelsey | ... |
Vicar (uncredited)
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Alf Mangan | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Jack May | ... |
Prison Visitor (uncredited)
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Manny Michael | ... |
Prisoner / Security Van Guard (uncredited)
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John More | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Guy Standeven | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Larry Taylor | ... |
Rockingham Quarry Prison Warder (uncredited)
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Joe Wadham | ... |
Security Van Driver (uncredited)
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Hedger Wallace | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Day | ||
Written by
| John Warren | ... | (original story) and |
| Len Heath | ... | (original story) |
| John Warren | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Len Heath | ... | (screenplay) |
| Alan Hackney | ... | (additional dialogue) |
| Vivian Cox | ... | (writer) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| E.M. Smedley-Aston | ... | producer (as M. Smedley Aston) |
Music by
| Ken Jones | ||
Cinematography by
| Geoffrey Faithfull | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Bert Rule | ||
Editorial Department
| Alan Bell | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Paul Sheridan | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| John Box | ||
Makeup Department
| Jimmy Evans | ... | makeup artist |
| Joyce James | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Harold Buck | ... | production supervisor |
| Jacques de Lane Lea | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Kip Gowans | ... | assistant director |
| John Danischewsky | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Roy Rossotti | ... | assistant art director (as Roy Rosotti) |
| Ted Barnes | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Roger Cain | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| John Graysmark | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Wallis Smith | ... | chief draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Marjory Whittington | ... | prop buyer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Maurice Askew | ... | sound recordist |
| Paddy Cunningham | ... | sound recordist |
| Teddy Mason | ... | dubbing editor (as Ted Mason) |
| Jack Smart | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
| Charles Wheeler | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| George Widdows | ... | sound maintenance (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Frank Drake | ... | camera operator |
| John Deaton | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Norman Hargood | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Dennis C. Lewiston | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| John Irwin | ... | wardrobe assistant (uncredited) |
| Bob Rayner | ... | wardrobe master (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ken Jones | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lee Turner | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| George Black Jr. | ... | presenter: in association with (as George and Alfred Black) |
| Alfred Black | ... | presenter: in association with (as George and Alfred Black) |
| Arthur Cleaver | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- British Lion Films (present)
- Tudor Productions (in association with) (present)
- John Harvel Productions (in association with) (present)
- Vale Film Productions
Distributors
- British Lion Film Corporation (1960) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Europa-Filmverleih AG (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Nederland NV (1961) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Paramount (1961) (France) (theatrical)
- Showcorporation (1961) (United States) (theatrical)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD) (widescreen)
- Filmjuwelen (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Momentum Pictures Home Entertainment (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Netflix (2021) (Non-US) (video) (VOD) (several territories in Europe)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2006) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Sogemedia (2008) (Spain) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
While in prison, Dodger Lane (Peter Sellers) has planned the perfect robbery: He intends to break out of prison, steal a fortune in diamonds, and break back into prison before anyone notices. With only a few days' sentence left, and the perfect alibi, what could possibly go wrong?
Written by Colin Tinto |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Liz Fraser (Ethel) was still learning to drive at the time the film was made. In the scene where Ethel follows the army convoy in an Aston Martin, she kept stalling as she set off on cue, so ropes were attached to the front of the car, out of shot, and it was towed. See more » |
| Goofs | The prisoners are able to escape from their cell by removing the pins from the hinges. For obvious reasons real cell doors do not have hinges on the inside. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Devil Inside (1961). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: H.M. PRISON HUNTLEIGH See more » |
| Quotes |
[Fred's wife has brought in a young baby when she visits Fred in prison]
Fred: How old is he now, my love? Fred's wife: Eight months, dearest. [Fred looks suspicious and counts on his fingers] Fred: But I've been in here nearly two years. [Fred's wife smiles sweetly] Fred's wife: Oh yes, Fred. But you sent me some *lovely* letters. See more » |