The League of Gentlemen

The League of Gentlemen (1960)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 85% of users liked it
    (849 ratings)

An engrossing suspenser with dashes of comedy, League of Gentlemen is about a daring group of highly trained army men, turned bank robbers. When Hyde (Jack Hawkins) is drummed out of the army after years of devoted service, he decides to get back at society in general. One by one, he finds seven… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 22, 1959 Wide
Criterion Collection

Critic Reviews

  • Sean Axmaker, Parallax View

    ... a sturdy and meticulous heist film built on an appreciation of teamwork, camaraderie and hard work: a professional work about professionals working.

  • Glenn Heath Jr., Slant Magazine

    British auteur Basil Dearden pulled back the veil of his society's outcasts, dismembering crippling social stigmas by highlighting their torment, humanity, and resolve for change.

  • Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser

    Fans who love nothing better than to get lost in the intricate plans of a complex robbery will be in heaven.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Entertaining heist film. Watch for a quick bit from Oliver Reed.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    The League of Gentlemen is a fine example of old-fashioned English humor: droll and civil.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Walter M


    "The League of Gentlemen" starts with Hyde(Jack Hawkins) climbing out of the sewer wearing a tuxedo. Next, he sends halves of 50 pound notes and a paperback to seven disgraced army veterans as an invitation to lunch. His idea is to use the plot of the novel, along with… More

  • Chris B


    What a great and fun and also very stylish heist film that is filled with great performances, adventure and dashes of comedy. The film is about a former Colonel named Hyde (Jack Hawkins) who recruits seven other former army officers whom are all the best in their respected fields of… More

  • David S


    A decent British caper movie that lacks humour but has a sterling cast that you really hope gets away with it. Lots of great British character actors and the type of 'stiff upper lip' that you can't get away with these days. The opening image of Hawkins climbing out of… More

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