Comedy ·Crime · United Kingdom · 1960 · 1h 24m

Two-Way Stretch

Director

Cast

Peter Sellers as Dodger Lane Wilfrid Hyde-White as Soapy Stevens Maurice Denham as Governor Horatio Bennett Irene Handl as Mrs. Price David Lodge as Jelly Knight Lionel Jeffries as Chief Prison Officer Sidney Crout

Crew

Geoffrey Faithfull — Director of Photography Bert Rule — Editor Len Heath — Screenplay John Warren — Screenplay Vivian Cox — Story E.M. Smedley-Aston — Producer

Synopsis

Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail afterwards. First however they must get out, a task made more difficult by a new, stricter prison officer.

Mood & Themes

prison robbery

Key Collaborators

Robert Day Director Geoffrey Faithfull Director of Photography Bert Rule Editor Len Heath Screenplay John Warren Screenplay Vivian Cox Story E.M. Smedley-Aston Producer

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