A gang of hapless crooks, led by Sidney James, successfully perpetrate a robbery only to be caught after the fact. Fifteen years later they emerge from prison intent on retrieving their stolen loot - and discover a police station has been built over its hiding place.
Acting
Sidney James's wheezy laugh carries entire scenes.
Writing
Setup so tight the police station reveal lands perfectly.
Production
Genuine 1960s London locations add accidental time capsule value.
Director
Gerald Thomas
Sidney James
George Brain
Sylvia Syms
Myrtle Robbins
Dick Emery
Frederick 'Booky' Binns
Joan Sims
Mildred Gamely
Lance Percival
Timothy 'Dipper' Day
Jim Dale
Harold
Edina Ronay
Sally Gamely
Deryck Guyler
Police Sergeant
Reginald Beckwith
Register Office Official
David Horne
Judge
Frank Forsyth
Bank Cashier
Frank Thornton
Bank Official
Wanda Ventham
Dot Franklin
Michael Ward
Undertaker
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