The League of Gentlemen (1960)

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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 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 other army officers who are now broke and who walk on the shady side of the law. All eight men go into hiding as they plan the robbery with the care and attention of a behind-the-lines reconnaissance mission. As they undertake tasks like raiding a military depot for explosives and similar stunts, suspense and incidental humor increase, leading up to bank day when the really big show has to be pulled off without a hitch. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 55 min.
Directed By: Basil Dearden
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Aug 22, 1959 Wide
On DVD: Sep 17, 1991

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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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
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 operations. He has been formulating a plan on robbing a bank and each man who joins him will receive 100,000 pounds for their services. Every detail is methodically thought out and planned for, or is it? The film is a fun and entertaining watch and while all the remakes of it are quite dreadful, the original here is a blast to watch!