Only Two Can Play (1962)
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63% of users liked it
(153 ratings)
Welsh librarian John Lewis (Peter Sellers), unhappily married to Jean Lewis (Virginia Maskell), falls in love with the glamorous Elizabeth Gruffydd Williams (Mai Zetterling). Zetterling is likewise saddled with a dull spouse, wealthy Vernon Gruffyd-Williams (Raymond Huntley). Finding themselves to… More Welsh librarian John Lewis (Peter Sellers), unhappily married to Jean Lewis (Virginia Maskell), falls in love with the glamorous Elizabeth Gruffydd Williams (Mai Zetterling). Zetterling is likewise saddled with a dull spouse, wealthy Vernon Gruffyd-Williams (Raymond Huntley). Finding themselves to be kindred spirits, Sellers and Zetterling plan an illicit affair. Alas, none of their carefully calculated schemes for a romantic tryst come to fruition thanks to a series of comic (but utterly credible) complications.John ultimately concludes that adultery simply isn't worth the bother. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Sidney Gilliat
- Written By
- Bryan Forbes
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1962 Wide
- Studio
- Kingsley International
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A cheerless farce with pretensions of being a kitchen sink drama.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Splendid early Sellers vehicle with great performances across the board.
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Cast
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Peter Sellers
as John Lewis
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Mai Zetterling
as Elizabeth Gruffydd Williams
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Virginia Maskell
as Jean Lewis
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Richard Attenborough
as Gareth Probert
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Kenneth Griffith
as Jenkins
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Maudie Edwards
as Mrs. Davies
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Frederick Piper
as Davies
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Graham Stark
as Hyman
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John Arnatt
as Bill
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Sheila Manahan
as Mrs. Jenkins
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John Le Mesurier
as Charles Salter
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Raymond Huntley
as Vernon Gruffyd-Williams
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David Davies
as Beynon
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Meredith Edwards
as Clergyman
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Eynon Evans
as Town Hall Clerk
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Marjorie Lawrence
as Girl in Bus
