The Wrong Arm of the Law
"Meet the Mastermind Who Pulls the Strings in the Underworld...and all his mobs and dolls...filling the London fog with laughter and lunacy!!!"
Originally released in 1963. The Wrong Arm of the Law is a crime/comedy film. directed by Cliff Owen.
Starring Peter Sellers, Lionel Jeffries, and Bernard Cribbins
Synopsis
The crooks in London know how it works. No one carries guns and no one resists the police. Then a new gang appears that go one better. They dress as police and steal from the crooks. This upsets the natural order of the police/criminal relationship and the police and the crooks join forces to catch the IPOs (Impersonating Police Officers), including an armoured car robbery in which the police must help the gangs to set a trap.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (43 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Sellers
as Pearly Gates
Lionel Jeffries
as Inspector Fred 'Nosey' Parker
Bernard Cribbins
as Nervous O'Toole
Nanette Newman
as Valerie
Davy Kaye
as Trainer King
Bill Kerr
as Jack Coombes
Ed Devereaux
as Bluey May
Reg Lye
as Reg Denton
John Le Mesurier
as Assistant Commissioner
Graham Stark
as Sid Cooper
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Robert Velaise Productions
- Romulus Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wrong Arm of the Law about?
The crooks in London know how it works. No one carries guns and no one resists the police. Then a new gang appears that go one better. They dress as police and steal from the crooks. This upsets th...
Who directed The Wrong Arm of the Law?
The Wrong Arm of the Law was directed by Cliff Owen.
How long is The Wrong Arm of the Law?
The Wrong Arm of the Law has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Wrong Arm of the Law released?
The Wrong Arm of the Law was released on March 17, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wrong Arm of the Law?
The main cast of The Wrong Arm of the Law includes Peter Sellers, Lionel Jeffries, Bernard Cribbins, Nanette Newman, Davy Kaye.