Only Two Can Play

Only Two Can Play (1962)

  • 63% of users liked it
    (150 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

Unrated, 1 hr. 46 min.
Directed By
Sidney Gilliat
Written By
Bryan Forbes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1962 Wide
Kingsley International

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    A cheerless farce with pretensions of being a kitchen sink drama.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Splendid early Sellers vehicle with great performances across the board.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Doctor S


    Sellers in fine form as Welsh librarian in understated sex comedy. Fun to see him in scenes with the actor who would later be Clouseau's assistant in 'A Shot In The Dark.' Attenborough has a great time in small role of pompous local playwright.

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